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And you're original too!

As I heard of the Floyd issue, I did not bother to watch official or independent media and instead just looked up official police and FBI statistics as well as some statements of the founders and leading BLM heads themselves and some of their posts on Twitter. Then some videos of those nice riots and man huntings that are too brutal for many people to watch and the info how many BLACK people and black police men died during those riots that were meant to be FOR Black people. No further questions asked. Full of ideology leading to inciting people...

Case and point. I'm sure you are an intelligent person. Why did you have to ruin it with a post like this? It's usually a sign of someone who can't defend their point

A small portion is opinion you are correct. But a large portion Is indeed fact! (Just to clarify for you) which part isn't true?... - That this movement isn't rioting and destroying property? Oh wait yes they are. - This movement gets just as outraged when Black on Black violence occurs? Oh wait yes they are. - The majority of people at these protests are college age suburban kids? Oh wait yes they are. - the movement doesn't want to dissolve the police department? Oh wait yes it does. Hmmmm...you are right all opinion. Lol As for being "privileged'. As...

You're correct! Indoctrination at its finest. And sadly the person often doesn't even know. And when someone does have a differing opinion, they are often guilt tripped, threatened, or accused of racisim until they submit or are forced to stay quiet. Again evidence is right here in the replies. Either way I'll get off my soap box.. as a you and a few others have already said. I would rather keep politics out of here.

Totally agree good sir!

It’s really sad to see you getting down voted for stating facts. If you don’t believe what he said do some research and learn to think critically. It’s a tall order these days but it can be done if you take a few steps back and look at things subjectively and quit believing the propaganda that is being shouted.

It is NOT a human rights movement and it is totally politically based! I could get behind a BLM movement if that was indeed what it was really about! Instead it's supporters (not all I grant you) often are hurting the communities and people they are claiming to support. They do this by rioting, destroying stores, stealing and hurting people in these African American neighborhoods. Whats funny is when you look at these protests/riots a good portion of the people there are College age Caucasian kids bused in from the suburbs or professional protestors bused in from other communities and...

It is a movement with a complete political agenda! And fine! It's great you choose to support it. However I use mountain biking as an escape from life. And I disagree that this is the place for it. Just saying leave it All out! All of it!

Maybe I will. You have to remember that topics like these polarize the overall community. And about 50% of the nation disagree with how the movement is being handled. (Possibly more) Keep all of it out... And Vital will be much better off

Great now vital Mtb is shoving the BLM movement down my throat. Can't we leave political movements out of this and just ride? This is getting rediculous!

I’m a bit confused by your response. I insinuated I was going to find a Yeti (the creature).

Soon the word “Yeti” will fall from favor. Just wait til I find him. Dumb

Funny @yahmon a web link to a site that looks to be run by a 'privileged' upper class women who's main goal appears to be shaming all things 'white'. That said, several native Americans in my friend group and not a single one find the use in this particular case offensive. Up tight white folks? Sure, but I digress....

Thanks. It's getting insane over there. Vital seems for the most part a more level headed groups/site. That said, here I am posting large responses. I stand by my thoughts, but should probably not tarnish Vital's chill vibe. Shred on man!

bman, I've read many of your posts, mostly on PB. I agree %100 with your opinions. I just canceled my account ( over there ) because of the one way street between moderators and the majority of commentors and anti American sentiment. Respect my beliefs, but I don't respect yours was getting old..

You mentioned in your first response that the word "Tribe" at the center of this article hurts others. I would appreciate if you could provide me some sort of evidence that this word has injured someone so that my attempt to understand your viewpoint may be successful. If Yeti decides to change their name to Snowman, I wouldn't have a problem with it. If the abandonment of the word "tribe" were accomplished without publicity, I wouldn't raise issue with it. I find issue with the fact that social pressure is driving these kinds of silly changes across the board. This...

Definition: "a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader." Seems pretty legit. Endless European cultures have used it as long as any Native tribes/nations. If we are to ban any and everything that is 'offensive' or anything that is some how six degrees removed from a perceived offense then we might as well end speech period and that means any publications...all of them, speaking with each other (aka talking), writing, songs, etc.. I have several native friends..not...

Maybe he thought the term was fun? Maybe part of the tribe? Point made someone voices an opposite opinion and someone outright says they are wrong and privileged. Social PC wave in action.