Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am not defending the guy, but how many of us would own our actions when we were his age and in that context and era?
The question is, has he evolved by words and deeds in the intervening decades?
The Washington Post article on this is incredibly long and very good and very well researched. I read most of it yesterday. The answer seems to be, not really. Here’s the whole thing, free because I’m a subscriber. Interested to hear others’ thoughts on this.
https://wapo.st/3U5xV9E
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am not defending the guy, but how many of us would own our actions when we were his age and in that context and era?
The question is, has he evolved by words and deeds in the intervening decades?
I was thinking along your lines.
Sadly, I don’t think most of the people who were blocking integration have evolved.
Anonymous wrote:Dan Snyder sipping wine and cackling at his Potomac mansion while all other owners quiver in fear.
That Jones is willing to confront his record amid the NFL’s public race reckoning, which includes a class-action lawsuit filed by Brian Flores that alleges a pattern of racial discrimination, makes him an exception. Of 32 requests issued by The Post to speak with NFL ownership, only Jones agreed to meet for an in-depth conversation.
Anonymous wrote:What exactly is Jones doing here apart from watching?
Anonymous wrote:I am not defending the guy, but how many of us would own our actions when we were his age and in that context and era?
The question is, has he evolved by words and deeds in the intervening decades?
Anonymous wrote:I am not defending the guy, but how many of us would own our actions when we were his age and in that context and era?
The question is, has he evolved by words and deeds in the intervening decades?