tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post3425671494076660..comments2024-03-22T04:01:14.613-04:00Comments on Life According to Steph: Freedom's just another word for...SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-68825208479554929272016-09-08T21:08:12.444-04:002016-09-08T21:08:12.444-04:00YES! I'm with Alyssa. That line was everything...YES! I'm with Alyssa. That line was everything.Steph Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995001313606121231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-21731947424495979862016-09-06T10:52:44.328-04:002016-09-06T10:52:44.328-04:00Ah so much yes. Protesting is basically the MOST A...Ah so much yes. Protesting is basically the MOST American thing you can do.<br /><br />I'm not mad at CK...but I also don't think he is a) a martyr, or b) actually affecting change. It feels like a shallow move to me. And not even close to the most important thing going on in our country right now.Brittany Alwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886277401522534205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-9495017405151116232016-09-03T10:39:23.105-04:002016-09-03T10:39:23.105-04:00So much yes. My news feed is full of so much negat...So much yes. My news feed is full of so much negative crap about him now and I am over it. Of course, those people also have the freedom to say that, just like he has the freedom to sit during the anthem (but why am I FB friends with all these small-minded people from my small town that I haven't spoken to in years or ever?). But the people who think he should be punished or fired...yeah, that's pretty unconstitutional, guys.Mattie @ Northwest Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164010338046849742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-79780142872360141132016-09-01T19:21:57.866-04:002016-09-01T19:21:57.866-04:00I agree. Democracy and the freedoms we are afford...I agree. Democracy and the freedoms we are afforded are not easy. It means listening to someone spew some of the most vile things one could ever hear, things that rock you to your core, but defending their right to say it none-the-less.Ericka @ A Quiet Girl's Musings...https://www.blogger.com/profile/11041608167418967580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-14750403435611064912016-09-01T18:06:44.905-04:002016-09-01T18:06:44.905-04:00I agree with everything you said, and for the sake...I agree with everything you said, and for the sake of not creating an echo chamber, I'll just leave my comment at that. Great, great post.<br />(Especially because of this line: "This country was birthed out of the vagina of a protest" — perfect.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-67220044331138175142016-09-01T12:11:17.843-04:002016-09-01T12:11:17.843-04:00my favourite thing about posts like this from you ...my favourite thing about posts like this from you is that you always make me see things in a way that i didn't before. not because i disagreed, but because i don't think my mind goes there most of the time. so thank you for that.<br />however... Boxing Day is the SHIT. it's like black friday only better. haha jk.Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-9157669491415530162016-09-01T06:41:25.751-04:002016-09-01T06:41:25.751-04:00This was a good reminder for me . . . I thought it...This was a good reminder for me . . . I thought it was disrespectful for him to sit but he does, indeed, have that right, whether I like it or not. Amy @ Getz Girl on Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056695150503978234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-39656969378111795032016-08-31T17:57:10.800-04:002016-08-31T17:57:10.800-04:00yes, this. it's infuriating to see how many p...yes, this. it's infuriating to see how many people are infuriated by his (peaceful) action and how hypocritical everyone is. i saw a clip of that blonde dingbat who does that stupid "final thoughts" segment (Tomi Lahren) and almost threw my computer out the window. Ali Arnonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481407457549302387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-43468125934577482752016-08-31T17:17:00.260-04:002016-08-31T17:17:00.260-04:00I really appreciate that high profile athletes are...I really appreciate that high profile athletes are standing up for themselves and issues they believe in. Folks didn't like when Lebron wore an "I can't breathe" shirt in warmup to call attention to the Black Lives Matter movement either. I respect the hell out of Colin and Lebron. I don't know what it's like living in this country and be judged and treated differently because of the color of my skin, and I'm happy for them to take a stand (or seat, as the case may be) and protest however they see fit. Heather Lockharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362609895956252991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-6536275817334720302016-08-31T16:54:43.633-04:002016-08-31T16:54:43.633-04:00I can always count on you to say exactly how I fee...I can always count on you to say exactly how I feel and to say it so eloquently! Kate at Green Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104665064880942943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-59684369230020692562016-08-31T13:24:38.799-04:002016-08-31T13:24:38.799-04:00I was born in Korea and adopted by my parents when...I was born in Korea and adopted by my parents when I was six months old. And every day I am so incredibly grateful for not only an amazing and supportive family, but also for the fact that I get to live in the greatest country in the world. It is not perfect, far from it. But it also amazing. I believe in tolerance and respect and FREEDOM. It's okay if you don't agree with Colin Kaepernick and voice your opinion, but you have to respect that others may not agree with your opinion and voice their own. That's what makes America awesome (I was going to say great, but couldn't for obvious reasons). Some days it scares me when I see so much hate exposed because that is not the America I know and love. But I remain hopeful because there are also so many people without hate in their heart, are tolerant and accepting and also believe in the very best parts of America.Tanya @ A Mindful Migrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662395965850097235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-65521835647945160742016-08-31T13:06:06.678-04:002016-08-31T13:06:06.678-04:00Well said.
I haven't thought much about this ...Well said. <br />I haven't thought much about this story- mainly because I heard about what he did and thought, "Ok, I understand where he's coming from"- but when I think about it I'm actually really sad for Kaepernick. I guarantee his decision to sit wasn't taken lightly. It probably killed him to do that. I'm sure he is so passionate about the US and what this country offers or is supposed to offer. And I'm sure that he'd like to stand, but he just can't in good conscious- which is 100% permissible in this country. Audrey Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01593561585985740053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-38473282602013972202016-08-31T12:43:28.370-04:002016-08-31T12:43:28.370-04:00People have gotten quite ridiculous these days. I ...People have gotten quite ridiculous these days. I agree with you that there is nothing wrong with a little peaceably assemble to stand in what you believe for. But at the end of the day respect is the most important thing and what I feel is lacking more often than not. I can respect that other people believe or see things differently than I do, and as long as we aren't hurting each other then what does it matter? Well said.Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920454010509077779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-17373764945260521712016-08-31T12:02:21.282-04:002016-08-31T12:02:21.282-04:00No comment I write will do this justice. Poignant,...No comment I write will do this justice. Poignant, smart and well said. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10643817536737845811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-18630693904638334162016-08-31T10:37:33.390-04:002016-08-31T10:37:33.390-04:00Our country is based on freedoms... for sure.
Does...Our country is based on freedoms... for sure.<br />Doesnt play well with a world full of people that get offended so easily nowadays.Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-79264006933429421162016-08-31T10:35:03.918-04:002016-08-31T10:35:03.918-04:00Phew... well said!!! I must share!Phew... well said!!! I must share!Three of Cupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504198212822541481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-73501240550819186232016-08-31T09:32:38.049-04:002016-08-31T09:32:38.049-04:00I fully agree with Kristin on this one. Usually I ...I fully agree with Kristin on this one. Usually I agree with Steph but on this particular issue, Kristin said what I would have. I'm not going to roast Kaepernick at the stake for it, but I also don't agree with it. But therein lies the beauty of America, we don't all have to think the same.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422365462021152556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-64559209748678235842016-08-31T09:30:39.797-04:002016-08-31T09:30:39.797-04:00Very much agree with your opinion! I have seen so ...Very much agree with your opinion! I have seen so many things lately that make me so sad. We're supposed to be free. But, it seems like we're only as free as is approved by the 'internet police' and our neighbors. Amber Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784191631606085116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-4298834551053198472016-08-31T09:29:01.075-04:002016-08-31T09:29:01.075-04:00people will spew all kinds of awful shit but if th...people will spew all kinds of awful shit but if they're standing in one spot, not hurting anything, anyone or anyone's property, then let them spew their shit. people seem to forget that they have a a choice to either listen (and get mad at what is being said) or walk away so they don't have to listen; either way, everyone has a right to speak freely.Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11044005966979731361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-25542764461353553222016-08-31T09:18:14.811-04:002016-08-31T09:18:14.811-04:00I legit do not even have a response to this becaus...I legit do not even have a response to this because I agree with absolutely every fucking word (my favorite: I may not like what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it. YES. SO MUCH YES). Jana @ Jana Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501814243709445827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-41513859081855659512016-08-31T09:15:03.980-04:002016-08-31T09:15:03.980-04:00Agree 100%! I think the keyword is respect. I abso...Agree 100%! I think the keyword is respect. I absolutely have zero problem with any of the groups out there to protest on something (regardless if I agree with what they stand for), as long as they do it in a peaceful, respectable manner. Once they start doing crazy stuff that endangers others and themselves, that's when I have an issue with it. It's all about respect really. Always love your posts on these topics, as you bring a really good perspective. Cara (Kindly Unspoken)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05646839632185816703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-53831635482592869282016-08-31T07:56:29.106-04:002016-08-31T07:56:29.106-04:00Very well said. This quote by Evelyn Beatrice Hall...Very well said. This quote by Evelyn Beatrice Hall aptly sums up my thoughts, "I don't agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it." <br /><br />Personally, I wouldn't ever sit during the national anthem...but that's me. I also have an American Flag hanging from my porch. No is forcing me to do it or not do it and that's what is amazing about America. Land of the FREE.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274306444310696264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-1104858260193840052016-08-31T07:37:12.206-04:002016-08-31T07:37:12.206-04:00I am an avid support of the Constitution. That bei...I am an avid support of the Constitution. That being said, I don't like what Kaepernick is doing on a public platform. We do have our freedoms though.<br />I will say that when I have students who don't stand up during the Pledge (not out of protest, but because they're too busy writing, or crawling on the floor, or trying to sharpen pencils or something), I make us all say the Pledge again. If we (I) don't teach them that there are rules to things like this, no one will. There's a serious issue with these kinds of circumstances. No one teaches it to kids anymore and it's kind of infuriating.<br />I saw a teacher walking down the hall the other day during the Pledge. No. That's not what kids need to see. You're supposed to STOP for the Pledge. We don't have enough good examples being set. <br />Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075708535155080258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-84047133907104843532016-08-31T06:56:55.400-04:002016-08-31T06:56:55.400-04:00You're spot on, Steph. If they First Amendment...You're spot on, Steph. If they First Amendment works for any of us, it has to work for all of us. We don't have to like what he says or thinks, but we must respect his right to peacefully articulate it. Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-994594659551816302016-08-31T02:47:22.011-04:002016-08-31T02:47:22.011-04:00Amen. I was at a Neil Diamond cover band concert o...Amen. I was at a Neil Diamond cover band concert on Friday night. It ended with the America song. I am forever grateful our ancestors came to America ! The hate has to stop. United States needs to unite, the rest of the world, too. We can lead the way! Bring on the Golden Age! Love you to infinity and beyond. You are gifted and spread good. Love. Your. Momma. Linda Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719274719027029150noreply@blogger.com