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Originally Posted by Hugh
I don't believe they are - it's often the accompanying comments that lead people to regard them as racists, rather than the objection to "taking the knee",
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Oh they are. You’re right in that it’s often accompanied by racist comments and abuse. But for example, I’m in favour of people being allowed to decide for themselves whether to take the knee. Freedom to choose. If someone thinks it’s an empty gesture then they should be allowed to do say so, and abstain.
I disagree that there ought to be some sort of obligation to join in.
*disclaimer - in case anyone fancies accusing me of racism, my son is mixed race, my OH is Polish and her daughter is half Polish, half Nigerian.