ArlosSpecial":8eeqgtqn said:For McDaniel due to identifying as an African American in his hiring by the Dolphins for compensatory. Not to sound racist but this reminds me of the movie “Soul Man” with C Thomas Howell and Rae Dawn Chong back in the 80’s lol
GemCity":dmurpgty said:As a white middle-aged man, this pleases me.
If we have to have an off approach (such as hiring criteria being based off skin color) to finally guide our lives by the phrase “All men are created equal…”, so be it. Eventually, equality should be the norm and we can stop being ignorant, racists pr*cks and get past this whole skin color shenanigan.
Racism is one of the most ignorant things…ever. NO race is superior. NO race deserves more than another.
/offSoapBoxNow
JayhawkMike":2ezsnjbb said:GemCity":2ezsnjbb said:As a white middle-aged man, this pleases me.
If we have to have an off approach (such as hiring criteria being based off skin color) to finally guide our lives by the phrase “All men are created equal…”, so be it. Eventually, equality should be the norm and we can stop being ignorant, racists pr*cks and get past this whole skin color shenanigan.
Racism is one of the most ignorant things…ever. NO race is superior. NO race deserves more than another.
/offSoapBoxNow
I’ve always considered things like integrity, honesty, hard work, kindness, patience, loyalty, friendliness as most important characteristics. It’s a sad sad world where race is more important in hiring then those and a dozen more. Diversity is not the most important overriding guiding principle. Only racists think so.
If the goal is to achieve equality then skin color shouldn't be rewarded one way or another. I always thought the basic definition of racism is to include or exclude base on race or color. How is this not doing just that? If im missing something please let me know. To me, it feels like we're going backwards. I wish equity for all. I just don't see how this gets it. I'm an Irish/Native American with enough Native blood to qualify for my tribal number. I've really never identified as one or the other though so maybe this isn't any of my business. It's crazy how there is even racism amongst tribes. I'm Blackfoot and Cherokee but was raised on Yurak/Klamath reservations. I saw lots of racism within the tribes. I hated it.GemCity":5ckq3kkz said:As a white middle-aged man, this pleases me.
If we have to have an off approach (such as hiring criteria being based off skin color) to finally guide our lives by the phrase “All men are created equal…”, so be it. Eventually, equality should be the norm and we can stop being ignorant, racists pr*cks and get past this whole skin color shenanigan.
Racism is one of the most ignorant things…ever. NO race is superior. NO race deserves more than another.
/offSoapBoxNow
getnasty":3rdxgad8 said:So the Dolphins are off the hook for being rasict for firing Flores then?
GemCity":3heud46l said:As a white middle-aged man, this pleases me.
If we have to have an off approach (such as hiring criteria being based off skin color) to finally guide our lives by the phrase “All men are created equal…”, so be it. Eventually, equality should be the norm and we can stop being ignorant, racists pr*cks and get past this whole skin color shenanigan.
Racism is one of the most ignorant things…ever. NO race is superior. NO race deserves more than another.
/offSoapBoxNow
GemCity":1kemj2ga said:Ultimately, race shouldn’t be a factor. But, we’re simply not at that point yet.
Since we’re in a football forum, take a look at the percentages of minority (that’s even weird to say tbh) owners, coaches, GMs, etc in comparison to the percentages of minority players. I find that a bit odd.
Is minority still a term we use? Just asking…
I don’t know if you reach equality by hiring people according to their skin color to “even things out” but, things certainly have to change. I’d be pissed if I was passed over due to being the most qualified candidate but of the wrong color. Flip-side, welcome to how others have it and have been dealing with for centuries.
GemCity":1qh8c230 said:Ultimately, race shouldn’t be a factor. But, we’re simply not at that point yet.
Since we’re in a football forum, take a look at the percentages of minority (that’s even weird to say tbh) owners, coaches, GMs, etc in comparison to the percentages of minority players. I find that a bit odd.
Is minority still a term we use? Just asking…
I don’t know if you reach equality by hiring people according to their skin color to “even things out” but, things certainly have to change. I’d be pissed if I was passed over due to being the most qualified candidate but of the wrong color. Flip-side, welcome to how others have it and have been dealing with for centuries.
SantaClaraHawk":1hvbvn80 said:GemCity":1hvbvn80 said:Ultimately, race shouldn’t be a factor. But, we’re simply not at that point yet.
Since we’re in a football forum, take a look at the percentages of minority (that’s even weird to say tbh) owners, coaches, GMs, etc in comparison to the percentages of minority players. I find that a bit odd.
Is minority still a term we use? Just asking…
I don’t know if you reach equality by hiring people according to their skin color to “even things out” but, things certainly have to change. I’d be pissed if I was passed over due to being the most qualified candidate but of the wrong color. Flip-side, welcome to how others have it and have been dealing with for centuries.
The suit alleged that Black men in particular were being disproportionately underhired when in fact their status is 9.3 percent (3 coaches out of 32 NFL teams). From there the metrics only go up (i.e. coordinators).
This is like saying that Latino men are discriminated against--they are twice the number of Black men now, but only one such HC is represented in the NFL.
ArlosSpecial":cr4ib8lb said:I can picture picture both Kyle and McDaniel in the shower naked and Kyle muttering “Hey buddy can you get some spray tan and identify as black? We need the picks Lynch screwed us over with Trey”
McDaniel- “Sure Kyle, but only if you get my back…and no my Fins are not wanting Jimmy. I’ll do anything for you but taking Jim as our QB in Miami ain’t one of em”
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ArlosSpecial":ig9m4ieo said:I can picture picture both Kyle and McDaniel in the shower naked and Kyle muttering “Hey buddy can you get some spray tan and identify as black? We need the picks Lynch screwed us over with Trey”
McDaniel- “Sure Kyle, but only if you get my back and lather up my balls…and no my Fins are not wanting Jimmy. I’ll do many things for you but taking Jim as our QB in Miami ain’t one of em”
:stirthepot: