Bubba Wallace: You won't see Confederate flag ban protesters tear gassed and shot with rubber bullet

[mucifer]

Though none were permitted in the stadium, the flag was still on display. Somebody flew a plane over the track with a Confederate flag banner that read “Defund NASCAR,” and the parking lots were littered with them.

Bubba Wallace, a vocal advocate in getting the banners banned, was unfazed by the demonstrations outside the racetrack.

“It’s their right to peaceful protest my man, so it’s part of it,” Wallace said on FOX Sports. “But you won’t see them inside the racetrack where we’re having a good time with the new fans who have purchased their tickets, purchased their favorite driver’s apparel. You won’t see it flying in there. Outside they’re just going to be making a lot of noise. You know, it’s part of it. It’s exactly what you see on the flip-side of everything going on in cities as they peacefully protest. But you won’t see cops pepper spraying them and shooting them with rubber bullets, will you?”

Wallace is the only Black driver in NASCAR’s Cup Series. In the days leading up to the ban, he made it clear why he believed there was no place for Confederate flags at the track, but still anticipated the backlash.

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[Joinfortmill]

1. At some point, they'll slither back under their rocks

[mucifer]

2. they are the ones with all the guns so I'm not so sure

[marie999]

5. They are not the only ones with guns. n/t

[paleotn]

7. Not hardly.

Given events, you'd be surprised.

[Srkdqltr]

3. Hopefully very soon.

I think NASCAR will thrive without those people . I think a lot of people stayed away because of all the Confederate stuff (shit).

[oldsoftie]

4. Nascars roots have always been moonshiners not the confederacy.

maybe they should bring THAT back

[Evolve Dammit]

6. He makes an excellent point with his question and the real problem. Very different treatment.

In so many ways

[paleotn]

8. Same as it always was.

[Mopar151]

9. No dummy, Bubba.

Gets right to the point, without being a jerk about it. Draws a nice distinction r/e the paying "customers" - who bought tickets, and buy the sponsor's products vs. "You won't see them inside the racetrack!"

[malaise]

10. K & R for truth

The terrorists are protected by the Con and his goons