OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national anthem

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  1. OneLifeToLive

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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    It's obviously a touchy subject.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    you should post what you said here, and don't soften it. say this, since thats what you seem to be sticking by.

    "Waiters, you're fucking bitch! If you pledge not to give respect for the country that gives u millions, then get the fuck out of America"
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    You lost me there Julius.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Not a problem good sir
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Sadly, I agree with this. Go play in Iran where the opportunities are just as large
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Funny Tone was saying before the game the other night Waiters was a cancer that would have to be dealt with. called it.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    You imply that conforming to a nation's customs is higher priority, as you put it "a larger issue," than obeying one's religion. So if you go to a Muslim country, you plan to bow to Allah.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Interesting, at least in that short clip, that none of the guys went after Arthur. Did anyone get in his face after the play?
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    So, Dion Waiters = Brandon Roy?

    barfo
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Can anyone remind me how this is different from the Chris Jackson (MAR) case?
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    If you go to a Muslim country and disrespect their cultural mores, you can be imprisoned and killed. And yes, when I was in Afghanistan I observed Ramadan fasting out of respect for the people I was working with. I wouldn't have been imprisoned for not doing so, but I would not have had the impact I did on the work I was doing.

    (Full disclosure: I semi-cheated b/c the end of Ramadan was by 2-week leave. Once I left country I went back to normal. So I didn't go a whole month.)
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Psssssh, what do you know Brian.

    Waiters is off his rocker.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    These are always touchy subjects. Am I being over the top criticizing Waiters? Sure I am. I've traveled to many places where my beliefs didn't attach to customs but respected the customs. I wouldn't use holy water receptacles for ash trays even if I'm not Catholic. I wouldn't wear muddy boots in a Zendo although I'm not a Buddhist. The list goes on. It's a silly point but as an NBA fan I overreact to shit all the time
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Are the people who are in the concourse are showing disrespect to the country? Or the people filming the singer, and moving around? Or do we just holding the athletes to a higher standard because they make much more money?
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    ...
    http://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/21/s...bdul-rauf-is-calm-in-face-of-controversy.html

    the difference is that Abdul-Rauf was suspended for his disrespect, and made to stand in respect for the anthem, even if he didn't pay attention and prayed during that time.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Your analogy holds only if your religion disallows that, as Waiters' religion does. Does yours?

    edit: Hailblazers deleted his post. Oh well, there's your answer, Hail.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    This is true. however, we're not a Muslim country (and we're not supposed to be a "Christian" country, in that religious isn't supposed to play a role in the laws of the land), so I'm not sure it plays a role here.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Is there another way to get a hold on him? I don't know what the hell is wrong with my twitter
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    It's absolutely disrespecting the country. It's funny cause I'm sure you think you're coming across as highly intelligent right now. Have fun.
     
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