The BLM movement needs to new name to be accepted by all

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hmmm...I could support this movement which is trying to stop the police from killing unarmed black men, women, and children, but I just don’t like the name. I’ll sit this one out.

+1

[Anonymous]

I understand the movement, which I also support. I just think the name marginalizes other groups.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only people who feel that way are those who oppose the movement itself, and those people will continue to find excuses to oppose it no matter what it’s called.

No, 100% support the movement but agree the name makes many people feel like others are not as important.

[Anonymous]

All lives matter.

That is true, but only in theory. Because right now, NOT all lives matter. You can't say "All Lives Matter!" when one part of the ALL is being discriminated against over and over.

We know this is true because time and time again, BLACK people are singled out and killed for simply existing.

Therefore, until BLACK lives matter, all lives DO NOT matter.

All means all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only people who feel that way are those who oppose the movement itself, and those people will continue to find excuses to oppose it no matter what it’s called.

No, 100% support the movement but agree the name makes many people feel like others are not as important.

Then you don’t support the movement because you don’t even get it

[Anonymous]

The issue should be police brutality. Look at the statistics.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I understand the movement, which I also support. I just think the name marginalizes other groups.

Omfg

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The name comes across as "only black lives matter" and I know that is not the intention.

That was exactly the intention. They only protest when when a black person dies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand the movement, which I also support. I just think the name marginalizes other groups.

Omfg

Let me be more clear: it is NOT POSSIBLE for white people to be marginalized

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The name comes across as "only black lives matter" and I know that is not the intention.

It doesn’t come across that way unless you are ignorant of why the movement was formed. How often are the cops killing unarmed white menor Asian women and getting away with it?

You should do some research. You might be surprised. I know the mainstream media makes it seem like ONLY blacks people are killed by the police, but that is certainly not the case.

Okay, educate us please. What are the names of a few white men murdered by the police? For simplicity, let’s limit it to 2020. Anyone?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All lives matter.

That is true, but only in theory. Because right now, NOT all lives matter. You can't say "All Lives Matter!" when one part of the ALL is being discriminated against over and over.

We know this is true because time and time again, BLACK people are singled out and killed for simply existing.

Therefore, until BLACK lives matter, all lives DO NOT matter.

All means all.

Actually in police shootings they are not being singled out. They just get more news and social media attention.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/

Right now no lives matter as where are the leaders actually leading. Why are they letting the rioting, violence and looting happening? When they allow and encourage these things, I lose all respect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All lives matter.

That is true, but only in theory. Because right now, NOT all lives matter. You can't say "All Lives Matter!" when one part of the ALL is being discriminated against over and over.

We know this is true because time and time again, BLACK people are singled out and killed for simply existing.

Therefore, until BLACK lives matter, all lives DO NOT matter.

All means all.

Good explanation. Saying black lives matter doesn’t mean that no one else’s does.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All lives matter.

That is true, but only in theory. Because right now, NOT all lives matter. You can't say "All Lives Matter!" when one part of the ALL is being discriminated against over and over.

We know this is true because time and time again, BLACK people are singled out and killed for simply existing.

Therefore, until BLACK lives matter, all lives DO NOT matter.

All means all.

Actually in police shootings they are not being singled out. They just get more news and social media attention.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/

Right now no lives matter as where are the leaders actually leading. Why are they letting the rioting, violence and looting happening? When they allow and encourage these things, I lose all respect.

You think property > life, ergo, you do not belong in this conversation

[Anonymous]

I know what it feels like. I am a white person who was bussed in the 60s to a black elementary school. I was bullied and threatened constantly because I was white.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know what it feels like. I am a white person who was bussed in the 60s to a black elementary school. I was bullied and threatened constantly because I was white.

You are a tone deaf boomer to think it is appropriate to post this at this time.