HN TV: Peter Jok on Why He Spoke Up About Immigration
- Thread starter RobHowe
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So, what do we talk about? His haircut?
Seriously, regardless of what I think about the content of the statement, I really like seeing him step up as a leader. It wouldn't surprise me if he comes back playing better than ever because he has had to step up in leadership in another area of his life.
RobHowe
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ArvadaHawk
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hey, don't look.
hagarwood
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I am surprised you would say that. Peter's statement was not political. It was about life for him. You tolerate all kinds of political comment all the time. For example you allow comments that denigrate women and women's sports regularly. So you let your "politics" show through, but want to discourage opinions you don't agree with. If readers want to agree with Peter or disagree they should be free to do so in connection with its effect on sports. I am happy and proud to agree with him.
theboat
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Umm. The differences between men and women are not political at all. It's science
hawkdrummer1
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Until it's made political...then, well you know the formula.
STILLBUSTER
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I'll do a little presumptuous paraphrasing ... "Iranians are pussies!"
Seriously ... it's in Iran; they can accept or turn away anyone the want. What's the big deal? Every legit country, organization, school, whatever, can establish their own admission rules and enforce any degree of exclusivity they wish. In fact, they do it all day, every day and people barely notice and / or simply accept it and move on, let alone, raise a ruckus. Unless, of course, it's the United States and, Donald Trump, in particular.
So, kudos to the Iranians for the integrity of their convictions to avoid potential turmoil and, more importantly, prevent potential societal harm. After all, you never know when those college-aged, mid-western white guys are gonna flip a nut and start blowin' things up and lopping off heads, because, well, they're notorious for that.
SteveGarvey1
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Well that put the kibosh on what I was planning to post when I read the title of the post.
I just hope Pete continues to make Hawkeye basketball great again.
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DDThompson
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My family and I have been personally damaged by an "immigrant". There are thousands of similar and worse stories by fellow citizens.
It is the responsibility of my government to protect me and my family and its citizens primarily.
Secondarily, when possible, is helping foreigners in difficult circumstances.
I can empathize with Jok's concerns.
It is the responsibility of my government to protect me and my family and its citizens primarily.
Secondarily, when possible, is helping foreigners in difficult circumstances.
I can empathize with Jok's concerns.
HawkGold
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In my house its a mystery.
HawkGold
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Tim NcVey was not white....
Jok exercised his right as a naturalized American citizen to say what he thought. He is way more diplomatic on this subject than I would be if someone put a microphone in front of me. He and his family and friends have lived this situation.
hagarwood
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On this board it is political, because too many don't understand science.
SteveGarvey1
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It's science and common sense. Something this culture sorely lacks anymore.
