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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Worst Person in Sports: Jeff Roorda (St Louis Police Union)
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(135,791 posts)maced666
(771 posts)And there are PLENTY that actually are like Ray Rice more deserving.
ProfessorGAC
(64,852 posts)He inserted himself into an action at a sporting event. Hence, Keith did his commentary.
What is your point?
I think the opposite. He made himself a sports figure by insisting the NFL take action. He has no rights beyond what you or i have in that regard. He's now made himself a public figure and he deserves the brickbats. Keith does sports, but he comments on social issues too.
So, there we are.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Roorda placed himself into the situation. He should have just kept his mouth shut.
KingCharlemagne
(7,908 posts)Police Union' (b/c black police officers have their own separate association, the St. Louis Ethical Society of Police).
So Roorda was speaking on behalf of ONLY white law enforcement in the area.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/01/1348628/-St-Louis-has-two-police-associations-one-for-white-officers-and-one-for-black-officers
Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)with the dude that has enslaved homeless people. I hope that guy goes to jail.
niyad
(113,049 posts)wellst0nev0ter
(7,509 posts)DeSwiss
(27,137 posts)K&R
Fuck the police......