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In reply to the discussion: Who the heck does the San Francisco police think they are to demand an apology [View all]tblue37
(65,215 posts)90. No, that is NOT what it measns. It refers to the way some white people
dismiss concerns expressed by POC by "explaining" to POC how they should feel about evidence of institutionalized racism and what they should or should not do about it. (Usually, whitesplaining includes denial of the racist reality the POC has just experienced.)
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Who the heck does the San Francisco police think they are to demand an apology [View all]
onecaliberal
Aug 2016
OP
Yes, the culture of police depts in the USA is sad. Very sad since they don't have a culture of
TeamPooka
Aug 2016
#93
Our Police union rep doubled and tripled down when it came to the Tamir Rice shooting.
HughBeaumont
Aug 2016
#85
I doubt that was a typo. More likely it was the effect of a hyperactive autocorrect function. nt
tblue37
Aug 2016
#91
next time a POC decide to protest publically, he should use the list of approved methods
KG
Aug 2016
#9
I made a decision long ago not to alert on anyone.... I consider it a form of censorship...
clarice
Aug 2016
#18
That's RIGHT !!!! It is a basic right to be born with a perfect body, athletic talent.....
clarice
Aug 2016
#11
Come on what? Just take what you posted at face value with no facts added? tia
uponit7771
Aug 2016
#31
If you think a great body and athleticism gets you gig in the NFL, you should tell that
onecaliberal
Aug 2016
#40
Frankly, if it's a choice of the dustbin or Airstrip One, I'll choose the former.
NuclearDem
Aug 2016
#58
I didn't say that he didn't EARN it.....he should just display a modicum of appreciation. nt
clarice
Aug 2016
#63
Agreed.... but not every Country has an economical system that would allow him to make that kind of
clarice
Aug 2016
#73
Not standing for The Anthem is a direct affront to the Country ....that has by it's very system....
clarice
Aug 2016
#78
I believe that it's simply a show of respect. I even put my hand over my heart. peace
clarice
Aug 2016
#89
So you believe that is is a showing of respect. Which is cool, I feel the same way.
Glassunion
Aug 2016
#92