Rams players coming onto the field today.

 

Rams Players Enter Field in 'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' Pose - NBC News

 

 

St Louis PD response:

 

StL Police Officers Association condemns Rams display

Rams players coming onto the field today.

 

Rams Players Enter Field in 'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' Pose - NBC News

 

 

St Louis PD response:

 

StL Police Officers Association condemns Rams display

 

Is the St. Louis Police Officers Association the same thing as the St. Louis PD? Because I don't think they're one in the same.

 

As for their entrance...I wonder if anyone told them his hands weren't up?

Is the St. Louis Police Officers Association the same thing as the St. Louis PD? Because I don't think they're one in the same.

 

As for their entrance...I wonder if anyone told them his hands weren't up?

 

Sorry. I conflated the two organizations.

I'm still amazed at how people have immortalized an adult who strong arm robbed a store and tried to kill a police officer.

 

I'm also amazed at how many refuse to believe the truth.

I'm still amazed at how people have immortalized an adult who strong arm robbed a store and tried to kill a police officer.

 

I'm also amazed at how many refuse to believe the truth.

 

My guess (key) is that the "hands up" is now used more globally as a way to represent the frustration with the number of young black males who are shot by police.

If the hands up pose had been adopted by Michael Smith there is a very good chance The Rams wouldn't.

What's amazing about this is his call for the players to be disciplined. I'd be stunned if the NFL or the team disciplined them.

I supported the grand jury in there denial of trial for Officer Wilson. But this is one of the stupidest thing I've ever read. Even if they were mocking Cops, it doesn't matter. Just let it slide and take the higher road.

Stedman Bailey -- Cited by police for shoplifting while at West Virginia. Suspended four games this year for a violation of the NFL drug policy

 

Tavon Austin - Comes from one of the nation's toughest inner-city neighborhoods where crime was rampant. Some teams passed over him in the draft because they were afraid some of his childhood "friends" would follow him.

 

Kenny Britt - Arrested following a police chase in NJ. Arrested another time for resisting arrest. Got a DUI at Fort Campbell when he was with the Titans

 

Chris Givens - Character issues at Wake Forest. Suspended one game by the Rams last year.

 

Jared Cook -- Nothing pops up on the radar.

 

 

I mean, who does this really surprise?

My guess (key) is that the "hands up" is now used more globally as a way to represent the frustration with the number of young black males who are shot by police.

 

I think your guess is right Clyde. It is a shame that this symbol was derived from a complete fabrication. It is amazing how if you just repeat the same lie over and over, people will actually believe it...

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Does that make their opinions less relevant? Do they lose the right to send a message due to past transgressions?

What's amazing about this is his call for the players to be disciplined. I'd be stunned if the NFL or the team disciplined them.

 

There's no reason for them to be disciplined. Silly to even suggest as much.

What's amazing about this is his call for the players to be disciplined. I'd be stunned if the NFL or the team disciplined them.

 

Agreed, there is nothing there to discipline. I also have no problem with the police taking exception to it.

Well I guess if anything, people will get the gist of it right? I mean the ones that don't already know you are suppose to put your hands up. I thought that was a given. Well, for non criminals anyway. Usually your upbringing instills those actions in you right?

Agreed, there is nothing there to discipline. I also have no problem with the police taking exception to it.

 

With the exception of asking for disciplinary actions I would have reacted the same way.