I have written about Colin Kaepernick and others who, in protest of police brutality against African-Americans and racism, took a knee rather than stand for the national anthem. But recently, a new blogger joined my circle of friends & readers, and when I read the post she did on this topic, I was awed. I simply had to share it with you, my friends, for Lindi Roze, blogging as Self Censored, has written the most thoughtful and thought-provoking piece on this topic that I have read. Please take a few moments to read Lindi’s piece and leave her a comment, if you feel so inclined. Thank you, Lindi, for this excellent post, and for your generous permission to share with my readers!
Critique does not come easy for me. I try to be careful but truthful with my words. I don’t like to be rude. I don’t want to hurt anyone. I consider myself a moderate in many things. I prefer to look at both sides of an issue, as I know that circumstances can appear different to each of us. We all have experiences that color our perception of the world around us. I’m one of those who believes in “being nice to someone no matter what because you don’t know what they’ve been through.” When there is a bizarre statement trending on social media, I try to look it up before I pass judgment or share inaccurate or misleading information. I have voted for political candidates on both sides of the aisle, taking into consideration which person I feel is best for the job. That being said, when push comes…
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A very enlightening piece. Thank-you for sharing!
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My pleasure!
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Good share Jill. Highlights the problems on ‘Free’ speech which are centuries old. Not help by who occupies the Whitehouse.
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Thanks Roger … yes, I thought she did a nice job on highlighting the differences between standing for a cause and just being an obnoxious #$%&@. 😉
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We have ‘Hate Crimes’ in the UK, that sends a message ‘Shut the %*$@ up’, not perfect by any means but it’s a start.
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Works pretty well, if you ask me! 😉
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WE could do better……
With a seriously responsible no-nonsense socialist govt (Never mind your civil rights, what about your civil responsibilities)…
I’m in one of my moods again…….
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Yeah, me too. It’s kind of hard not to be in one of those moods these days, isn’t it? But hey … you and Sheila will be on vacation soon, right? 🌴🏖️ 🌴🏕️ 🌴🌄
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I forgot one … 🍷
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Yep….6th July! 😊
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Awesome! I shall miss you, but will be happy knowing that you both are relaxing and having fun! 😊
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A very powerful piece that speaks from the heart with clarity. And it puts us all on notice wherever we are.
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Dear Jill,
Thanks for sharing this thoughtful piece.
Hugs, Gronda
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