so every word bryant says is going to be scrutenized now? Why can't he say something without it being an overt reference to race?
He thought the quote pertains to his situation, so he just used it. Had a white man said that quote when he was being discriminated for being poor in his school with mostly rich people, it wouldn't be any different. I don't know what he really meant by the injustice done against him, but neither do you. Like I said, it could be that celebrities are easy targets for lawsuits, or whatever. But you don't know for sure. I remember Bush calling Pakistanis "Pakis" which was a derogative term, but giving him the benefit of the doubt, I'm sure he didn't use it in that context. So where were you when Bush said that?
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere".
Do you really think that the use of this quote was appropriate in this case?
Don't you think it trivializes real injustice?
I think that Kobe Bryant is a dispicable human being.
Do you really think that the use of this quote was appropriate in this case?
Don't you think it trivializes real injustice?
I think that Kobe Bryant is a dispicable human being.
Do I think it trivializes real injustice? Possibly, but AGAIN, I can't assume to know what he meant. It's just amazing how you can though. Regardless, it still doesn't answer everyone else's question how you could be so dogmatic in "knowing" he was pulling the race card. All you're doing in trying to convince us is just quoting "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" several times over and the rest of us are wondering, "WTF?"
Pliablemoose
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Could have sworn Kobe played the "I'm a rich athlete who is too stupid to behave in a manner that will allow me to walk freely among my fellow men or keep my millions for much longer card."
or was it the "DHI*B card"?
or was it the "DHI*B card"?
His 6th Amendment rights have not been trampled, he can afford the best defense money can buy, he will have his day in court and he will be able to face his accuser. How in the world he can call any of this injustice is beyond most people.
Because he's been charged with sexual assault and he get's up on stage and use's a Dr. King quote when he could have simply said "thanks for the award"?
What does the subject of injustice have to deal with him accepting an award? It doesn't.
Therefore, what business does Kobe have in quoting Dr. King in this context and fashion?
Exactly.
Now, that's funny!
The imagery of Kobe Tai on stage quoting Dr. King while accepting an AVN award.
Classic.
Intesesting how Kobe is making himself out as a victim.
Must be tough only making 40 mil a year or so. Oh, the injustice in America!
How anyone can have any sympathy for such a pathetic individual is beyond me.
Must be tough only making 40 mil a year or so. Oh, the injustice in America!
How anyone can have any sympathy for such a pathetic individual is beyond me.
Miramonti
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This thread is unbelievably lame. Its based on your presumptions regarding the intent and motivation of his statement. It shows more of your prejudices towards racism and how you think people use it to their advantage. Get a life, get some facts, quit being so pathetic yourself. :disgust:
So, what do you think the intent and motivation of the statement was?
Do you think it was justified?
I've stated my opinion, what's yours?
Do you think it was justified?
I've stated my opinion, what's yours?
werdOriginally posted by: Hubris
Yeah, cause anytime someone quotes a black speaker, they're playing the race card.
Miramonti
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Mwilding said it best:
...and thats all you can say, the rest would be conjecture, without anymore facts.
Everyone faces temptations from time to time and I'm sure you've never been challenged in ways that some of these stud athletes are, so don't judge someone without walking in their shoes first. He screwed up but I'd hardly call that being a pathetic individual.
Evidently, Fox Television though that Kobe's quote of Dr. King was inappropriate enough to be edited out for tv.
For what it's worth.
ESPN .... read on.
For what it's worth.
ESPN .... read on.
HomeBrewerDude
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The injustices of MLK's day are very different than the Bryant situation.
If Bryant is guilty, then yes, he is statement is racist and he is a rapist.
If Bryant is NOT guilty, then he isn't necessarily acting like a racist, BUT he is confusing his situation (i.e., some chick is trying to get money out of his pocket by crying rape.) with the type of racism in MLK's time (i.e,. some chick is trying to get a black man killed by crying rape).
Therefore, Bryant is at best, watering down the meaning of MLK's words.
If Bryant is guilty, then yes, he is statement is racist and he is a rapist.
If Bryant is NOT guilty, then he isn't necessarily acting like a racist, BUT he is confusing his situation (i.e., some chick is trying to get money out of his pocket by crying rape.) with the type of racism in MLK's time (i.e,. some chick is trying to get a black man killed by crying rape).
Therefore, Bryant is at best, watering down the meaning of MLK's words.
Originally posted by: Hubris
Yeah, cause anytime someone quotes a black speaker, they're playing the race card.
wrong. if you're BLACK and quote a black speaker, then you're playing the race card.
everyone knows blacks should only quote white speakers.
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