Posted on 08/19/2014 2:26:47 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The Redskins' defensive backs took the field against the Cleveland Browns with their hands raised — a nod to the 'Hands up, don't shoot' pose that has become a symbol of solidarity among protesters in Ferguson, Mo.
Washington Redskins players showed support for slain Missouri teen Michael Brown on Monday night by running on to the field with their hands up during the team's introductions.
Safety Brandon Meriweather led the team's defensive backs through a tunnel and onto FedEx Field with their hands raised, a nod to the "Hands up, don't shoot" pose that has become a rallying cry for protesters in Ferguson.
Brown, 18, was shot and killed on Aug. 9 by a police officer during an encounter on a street in the St. Louis suburb.
Brown was unarmed, and witnesses said he had his hands were up when Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson killed him.
After the game — in which the Redskins beat the Cleveland Browns 24-23 — members of the defensive unit acknowledged their solemn entrance was a show of solidarity for Brown and his supporters....
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MSM says they are racists.
Another reason not to watch pro (sarc) sports...
I thought it was a filming of a deodorant ad... Raise your hands if you are sure...
MSM says they are racists.
na , they’re just Idiots
They had better watch out. Some of their fans might stop defending them against the forces that want them to change their name.
dumbasses are all over these days...
Used to be that “professional” sports players were, well... professional.
Check out this blog of a police officer that was there.
I stopped watching the NFL and NBA many years ago. At one time I was a big fan, never missing a game.
But super bowls with Beyonce playing with her azz and thug B-ball, I cant watch it any more. Its crap.
I saw what Manziel thought about it.
I wonder if the Redskins will help the store owners that have had their shops destroyed because of Brown beating people up.
Sentence first, verdict afterwards!
Just when I thought I couldn’t hate The Redskins any more. Now I have an extra good reason.
Millionaires with blonde trophy wives who live in gated communities.
> Cleveland Browns
Racism! Offensive!
I think we have a solution for the problem of their name.
How about the Washington Gentle Giants?
It’s a sport where the cool players can’t or won’t police the jerkwads. Thus fruity gyrating dances and chest slapping displays after even mundane plays.
Freegards
Supporting the looters and the rioters.
Funky fresh, that.
Just a few morons. But then, I was supportive of the Redskins keeping their name. That was stupid since all the facts are pointing towards the guy charging the cop. As more comes out I bet their faces will be as red as their uniforms.
In their defense, they are earning that money with a skill they honed over many years of effort and at least they’re not on the dole.
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