It's pretty stunning to think that in my lifetime, below a certain latitude, a person might not be served, or permitted to stay in a hotel, because of their skin color. As late as 1980, I remember stopping at a rural Virginia restaurant after a hiking trip up in the mountains and the place was full of signs making it absolutely clear that blacks were not welcome and that it was only because of Congress and the Supreme Court that the owners were legally required to serve them.
So I agree we need to be pretty careful how we judge people who experienced those things. And I am not saying two wrongs make a right or anything like that. |
Funny I just went through Virginia on a family road trip.the had a gigantic confederate flag flying.
To me if you experienced it and still do it to someone else or a entire group. It multiples it and shows utter disregard .so now Aaron can make death threats to people just because he received Some. |
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David, I agree, unfortunately our politics are incredibly divisive these days, and seemingly getting even worse. I imagine that for most people, whichever way they lean, it's a terrible disappointment. But the politicians don't, for the most part, get the message.
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We won't get political (please) but on a non partisan observation, from what I have seen in the polls the large majority of Americans think neither of the presumptive nominees are anything to write home about, at best. It does suck for America imo....
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That's like saying ' I want to be President of the U.S. but I don't want to wear a tie and receive all the hate mail. lol Quit making excuses for ignorance. Hate is Hate!! |
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I would hate to think that the amount of money one has would ever cause a person to not worry about death threats against themself or family members. That is basically saying that money is the most important thing. I would lose respect for a person putting money ahead of family much more quickly than for making the comments that Aaron said. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
wow...lots of ignorance being spewn here lately.
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And Richard Cory one calm summer night
Went home and put a bullet through his head. |
Roger just seems to be looking for an argument on this subject. Ignore him until he has some worthwhile input on cards here or pre war
Roger-- tell us what you collect. This is not meant to be sarcastic. Let's find some common ground |
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Lots of talented mind readers here.
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I agree that a player being a dick can hurt card values.
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I think it was referenced in an earlier post about the "iconic" nature of Clemente as opposed to Aaron. I also think the "Dying Young" portion of the equation cannot be overlooked as a major contributor to the value. It's the same thing that makes James Dean regarded as a better actor than he was and Kennedy as a President as well. |
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