First published at 22:40 UTC on August 9th, 2018.
It does seem recent NFL Hall-of-Fame inductee Randy Moss' intentions are true and good. However, he's not putting the actual issues that need addressing to the forefront, but rather, comforting the families and communities regarding the d…
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It does seem recent NFL Hall-of-Fame inductee Randy Moss' intentions are true and good. However, he's not putting the actual issues that need addressing to the forefront, but rather, comforting the families and communities regarding the deaths of their loved ones. While grieving is normal with families, there's a big picture missing in his narrative: personal accountability and how to learn from it so this cycle does not continue.
I know I missed a name or two, and in the video, I keep referring to the tie only having 13 names (which I believe the actual number is 14), however SI and a couple of other outlets are reporting him as only having 12 names listed (I count 14).
Also, I keep stating in the video that I only believe ONE person is a victim here, but that's not really the case (I believe there are at least three or four of the 13 total that I'm sympathetic to), I just happen to take this issue seriously because, as a minority, we are makers of our own demise and allowing ourselves (in this case, the Black community, in general) to become the puppets of propaganda, become (and stay) victims vs. victors, and causing a lot of people to begin thinking we can't assimilate cohesively as Americans. We can, and we are so close!
WITHIN THE COMMENTS BELOW are brief thoughts I have regarding some/most of the individuals on Randy Moss' tie.
All-in-all, the percentages of issues here that could have been avoided by
1: understanding gun laws
2: Understanding how to obey officers' orders
3: How to stop running, and
4: How to never, ever, EVER attack an officer.
I can't take Randy Moss' tie seriously when he's explaining that these people are VICTIMS (few are, MOST are not) and continuing to incite the rhetoric that officers kill Black men/women while avoiding the more serious discussion: How to act civil and follow all officer orders to stay alive. Better yet, make it a goal that situation never has to present itself.
Hope this info helps - especially those i..
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