I don't think the explanation really said much of anything. I'd feel the same way for someone kneeling for the anthem saying "I'm just staying true to myself".

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No. I don't. In fact, I think they have special rights. You obviously know what a "protected class" is. You've mentioned it countless times in your defenses of PRIVATE BUSINESSES that discriminate against those who aren't members of such.

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General Jim wears Fort Bragg down... to get it!

I wouldn’t want to be one in Saudi Arabia that’s for sure

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It aint the six minutes. Its what happens in those six minutes.

So wouldn't it be nice if he gave more insight into his protest if you have no idea what he actually means by it?

"I wish this protestor would explain what and why he is protesting" is more controversial than I expected.

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See, this is the type of content that a further explanation on the reason for the protest would get us too. Are gay people treated too well in America now? This hockey player could start a movement.

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I thought we were talking about North America. Because I'm 100% certain that if the NHL expands to China they won't be forcing players to wear rainbow sweaters there.

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General Jim wears Fort Bragg down... to get it!

Yeah, the NHL waving a rainbow flag is equivalent to Stonewall. It's ridiculous.

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General Jim wears Fort Bragg down... to get it!

The only reasonable solution is to have him apprentice in a bakery and make cakes for gay weddings during the off-season

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It aint the six minutes. Its what happens in those six minutes.

I'm going off what you said about how they have "special rights". What rights shouldn't they have that they do currently?

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I think they should have the same rights as any other American. No more. No less.

But look, this is all about marketing. If the NHL wants to try to appeal to a group of potential fans that has largely ignored them thus far, that's fine. But they should be careful about alienating their actual fans. This would be like if Bette Midler made everyone in her band wear MAGA hats.

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General Jim wears Fort Bragg down... to get it!

So what is a good example of a right they have now that they shouldn't have?

Why would someone be alienated by this though? I don't ask that saying that no one would be alienated by it. I ask that to know WHY someone is alienated by that.

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this is probably the most relevant the flyers have been in a decade.

Because most people don't want activism when they're paying for entertainment after a hard day of real work.

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General Jim wears Fort Bragg down... to get it!

Flyers pride warm up jerseys will be co-opted by some alt right group in under 12 months.

Book it.

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with the logo changed to the OK sign

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Proud member of the white guy grievance committee

It aint the six minutes. Its what happens in those six minutes.

I'll ask once again what is the activism of the pride flag?

Also, I'll ask again what is a good example of a right that gay people have now that they shouldn't have?

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

I'll also point out that it's highly likely that this guys religion believes that gay people should not be allowed to be openly gay. You cannot be openly gay in Russia today.

Now, maybe he is worried about Putin being mad if he is photographed in a Pride jersey but I also think it is fair to know what exactly his issue is with the concept.

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This is boring. Quit boring everyone.

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Why?

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It’s either this or the band teacher who tried fighting a kid.

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Maybe he thinks it gross? Why dies it matter ?

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Protest only in a manner, a time and for a cause I deem appropriate.

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

"I wish this protestor would explain what and why he is protesting" is more controversial than I expected.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Lol...God's punishment

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

The entire point of the Pride flag is activism.

Are gay people a "protected class"? Are you? Sounds like they have some right(s) that you don't.

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General Jim wears Fort Bragg down... to get it!

Again, he's not protesting. He's refusing to protest.

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General Jim wears Fort Bragg down... to get it!

Your original remark indicates he somehow owes an explanation.

Activism about what?

I would be a member of multiple protected classes. Though, it's far less likely I'd ever have to worry about it.

So you don't have an example of a right gay people have that they shouldn't have?

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I watched the Blackhawks against the Sabres for a couple of minutes the other day. A guy I had never heard of named Murphy scored a goal. That was a fun moment of hockey and I soon turned it off to watch a rerun of The Office.

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
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I've been to the Paddy's day and Rican day parade, no nudity..you'd be arrested quickly.. but many gays are running around naked and even fucking.

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