And why do you hate his contribution? Is it because he is articulate, speak well for an indigenous, forms his own opinions? That he makes you feel dumb? That your perceptions of footy player should be of one who either acts and speaks like dane swan or says nothing at all?
Firstly, hes not any more articulate than most other players who front media. Secondly... speaks well for an indigenous?? What? What does his heritage have any bearing on speaking abilities. You are the only one suggesting indigenous folk have issues there with that comment. Third, no one makes me feel dumb that isn't vastly smarter than me. He doesn't seem any more remarkable a brain than I. Fourth, I don't hold much credence in footballers speaking on big issues outside the sport, but I also judge them case by case. No "type" speaks to me more or less.
For instance, I love hearing Michael Long speak on indigenous issues. Think he's a great ambassador for the game in his playing career and for his people after it.
I think goodesy is a great ambassador for his people and our club. But people don't have to like him mate
Good post. Some people don't understand or don't wanna?
I'll like whatever indigenous person I want. As I'll like whatever white person I want. It's a case by case thing based on their individual character and actions. Not that extreme of a notion, not that hard to grasp.
Indigenous culture is full of pride because thats the only way they can overcome the massive issues they still face in Australia. Why do i have to sit here and read or listen to a white person in a position of privliage state that Adam Goodes is embarrassing his heritage or people when thats not true. Ask the majority of indigenious how they feel towards him.
You don't have to? Unwatch the thread if you are made uncomfortable discussing a legitimate debate about an individual. Also, I am not in a position of privilege as a result of my being white. My allotment of white privilege (priv
liage??) must be getting assigned to some millionaires or something. I want some privilege though? I need some good teeth work done and on government health care.
Your problem here is suggesting that if one is to hate Adam Goodes it means a hatred of all indigenous people. That is a fallacy, and I don't need to ask indigenous Australia whether they all love Adam or if they are OK with my criticism of him. It's nothing to do with them, respectfully.