new coach
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Topic: new coach
Posted By: tomahawk35
Subject: new coach
Date Posted: Feb 06 2011 at 10:19am
Rev. Pringle says it's time to have a black coach. I don't have a problem with that but the way the article reads, it give the impression that regardless who has the best qualifications,a black coach should be hired so if that's the path he wants to travel then why not a female coach.
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Posted By: VietVet
Date Posted: Feb 06 2011 at 11:24am
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And just where does it end for Bishop Pringle and people who have the same opinion? Fact: The majority of players on the Middies are black. The majority of the players in college/NBA are black. There is an increasing number of players in the NFL who are black. Black coaches in the NBA/NFL are on the increase. Black TV sports commentators (and all career paths) are starting to ramp up in number. Yet, if we are to take the overall population of this country, the black population represents, what, 15 to 20%? We have a greater percentage of that now in the player and coaching ranks don't we? What percentage of black participation in both player and coaching would satisfy the Bishop? The major sports are already dominated by blacks, aren't they? (football and basketball more than baseball for now) Is it close to 100% domination that the Bishop and others are shooting for?
I know it is not politically correct to say this, but....... The minorities (all segments), are using their situation (smaller percentage of the population) to extract a guilty feeling from the majority, that they are entitled to extra-special treatment, simply because they are in the minority. Somehow, sheer lack of numbers have provided leverage for them to be considered "at a disadvantage" by the majority and we have actually bought into it. Society now says it is not acceptable to say anything that may cause "undue inferiority feelings" to those who are considered "minorities". In the meantime, the majority has been placed in an awkward situation of "giving in" at all times so as not to seem callous and insensitive. Does this seem right to any of you? A delicate subject because society has made it so. JMO |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: Feb 06 2011 at 2:11pm
| For Mr Pringle to state anything like that just shows how stupid people can be. The Middies were successful last year with a white coach. But it had nothing to do with his color - it had to do with the coach and the team building a relationship, dedication and drive to success. Hiring a black coach will not make them more successful because he is black. These players deserve the best - regardless of the color. It is time to focus on the kids, not on a color. |
Posted By: Bocephus
Date Posted: Feb 06 2011 at 4:02pm
| Here we go again any one else getting tired of being called a racist when in fact the ones accusing others of it are actualy the racists ? |
Posted By: Bill
Date Posted: Feb 06 2011 at 4:02pm
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I had a long, well thought out reply to this topic and decided to erase it, due to the nature of the topic. Kind of unfortunate.
I'll just say that I don't mind if they seek out a minority candidate or two for an interview but hope they hire the best candidate in the end. Nuf said.
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Posted By: TonyB
Date Posted: Feb 07 2011 at 9:37am
| I am continually amazed by the cry of 'racism". Does it exist? Undoubtably. Will it continue to exist in the future? So long as we continue to identify and categorize people by race, we will continue to suffer from the same problem. Whatever happened to "content of character, not color of skin"? Get the best person for the job, stress character and achievement and live up to the ideals of our national character; not continually put up a "scorecard" that can never be balanced. |
Posted By: Chief Whatdahey
Date Posted: Feb 07 2011 at 7:58pm
| Hire the most qualified person for the job. Regardless of color, age, race, religion or anything else,and based on that individuals ability to outshine and outperform the other candidates through interview, experience, proven ability, natural or learned talent. The "content of character" as stated above. Now that would be progressive and motivational to the lesser candidates to improve for the future and would certainly be an "affirmative action!" That is fairest way to do things across the board. Even in this modern age, racism is still an issue, but motivated, focused, smart, talented people of any background rise to the top and can compete with anyone from anywhere. Expect greatness-get greatness! |
Posted By: Chief Whatdahey
Date Posted: Feb 07 2011 at 9:23pm
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As an aside, it would be nice if the district and families in it (no matter the color or neighborhood) would focus more on education and the ability to do basic math, speak basic english, and know basic history and economics, rather than the focus on "games".... after all, that's why we have school, or am I delusional?? |