Tuearts right boot
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To go to groups who are breaking the lockdown in the middle of a pandemic to campaign for an issue that is almost exclusively an American one.
Really makes you wonder sometimes....
To go to groups who are breaking the lockdown in the middle of a pandemic to campaign for an issue that is almost exclusively an American one.
Please read their post - they are supporting social distancing.I'd rather give my opinion that the means by which the cause is supported will likely lead to further spread of the virus in this country. Therefore, I think it's a bad idea to donate and will give that opinion on a discussion forum. If others disagree, that's fine.
Massive respect for the way you have maintained your dignity in this thread despite the despicable, hateful responses from the gutter.Thank you to those who donated. They had a target of £500 which they have more than doubled. They have raised their target to £2k now with all proceeds being shared between the two nominated charities. For those who doubt the intention due to social distance, please read the Just Giving statement - this is about togetherness in mind, not body, with each athlete running their own race under current guidance.
It is my sons' event and I support it and the cause. Thank you.Massive respect for the way you have maintained your dignity in this thread despite the despicable, hateful responses from the gutter.
Massive respect for the way you have maintained your dignity in this thread despite the despicable, hateful responses from the gutter.
Abolish the police?Yeah pointing out that it's going to an organisation that states it wants to abolish capitalism, abolish the police and so on is really out of order.
Frankly, I'm amazed that this thread was allowed to stand when BLM UK's aims became clear and I think it's shameful that anyone would campaign for money to be directed to these causes.
Hopefully the OP's son or anyone who donates is never the victim of violence or needs to rely on the police because I'd have zero sympathy for them.
Yeah pointing out that it's going to an organisation that states it wants to abolish capitalism, abolish the police and so on is really out of order.
Frankly, I'm amazed that this thread was allowed to stand when BLM UK's aims became clear and I think it's shameful that anyone would campaign for money to be directed to these causes.
Hopefully the OP's son or anyone who donates is never the victim of violence or needs to rely on the police because I'd have zero sympathy for them.
I have seen a number of posts akin to this one across different channels. I see no reference to the issues you raise in the official BLM ten-point plan. Having 'zero sympathy' for a victim of violence, because of their political allegiances, shows how divided society has become. Whether you are a supporter or not, this view is alien to my beliefs.