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AC · 08-26-2020, 11:08 PM

I fully support BLM and the anti racism movements and sentiments across the board.

However I'm not sure what the NHL (or any sports league) cancelling games does to help anything? Especially when the NHL games are being played in Canada. Does "raising awareness" help? Does a "sign of solidarity" mean anything ultimately? It doesn't look great when the NHL is the stand out, but it all just feels hollow to me.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1298834413854355460

Harsh words from Aliu for what amounts to an empty gesture regardless IMO. Does cancelling NHL games send a message that lands for anyone? I obviously get the outrage to the injustices, but I guess I don't get what cancelling professional sports actually accomplishes. To me, regardless of what is done these all come across as the current version of posting "thoughts and prayers" as a social media status.

08-26-2020, 11:08 PM	#36
AC Resident Videologist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	I fully support BLM and the anti racism movements and sentiments across the board. However I'm not sure what the NHL (or any sports league) cancelling games does to help anything? Especially when the NHL games are being played in Canada. Does "raising awareness" help? Does a "sign of solidarity" mean anything ultimately? It doesn't look great when the NHL is the stand out, but it all just feels hollow to me. https://twitter.com/user/status/1298834413854355460 Harsh words from Aliu for what amounts to an empty gesture regardless IMO. Does cancelling NHL games send a message that lands for anyone? I obviously get the outrage to the injustices, but I guess I don't get what cancelling professional sports actually accomplishes. To me, regardless of what is done these all come across as the current version of posting "thoughts and prayers" as a social media status. Last edited by AC; 08-26-2020 at 11:10 PM.