Andrew Hawkins Response to Controversy

[xerxes]

I was a bit surprised there wasn't a thread on this already. If I missed one, my bad.

 

We can debate the virtue of athletes getting involved in conversations like this, but I for one would be proud to have a player and a man like this on my team:

 

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/12/hawkins_delivers_emotional_res.html

 

 

[PhillyB]

"My mom also taught me just as there are good police officers, there are some not-so-good police officers who assume the worst of me without knowing anything about me for reasons I can't control," Hawkins said.

 

Hawkins said he believes there should be consequences for police officers who make mistakes and hurt people based on "preconceived notions or the wrong motives."

 

Hawkins said he believes calls for justice means fair treatment for everyone involved. He said he has friends and family who are good police officers and called them "brave." 

 

"A call for justice shouldn't warrant an apology," Hawkins said.

 

 

 

good read

[t96]

I was a bit surprised there wasn't a thread on this already. If I missed one, my bad.

 

It's your bad for posting this sh*t. No one cares. It has nothing to do with the Panthers. Belongs in the Tinderbox section.

[Jackofalltrades]

Agree, belongs in the Lounge or Tinderbox.