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Kaepernick says he’ll give $1 million to charity

Fishking said:
No, not that type of demand. Demand as in, what is demanded of you. The military, and jobs similar to what I mentioned, demand more of you than almost any job out there. You're job description is to go into harm's way.

And if you don't think there is any value added by LEOs, firefighters, and the military, then that says a lot about you. While the military gets used for very questionable things, that is not for the military itself to question. Elect better civilian leadership.
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Oh. Gotchya. I agree... and i was in the fire brigade for over three years
 
blaxshep said:
IMO if your job involves a ball you should be lucky to get minimum wage, and yes $2M out of over a billion is nothing.

Relatively speaking every time I give a bum the change out of my pocket, and I do this a lot living in St Pete, I given more than Jordan.
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Yeah... and like i said... i could really use that money... i just know that others need it more.
 
Bodhisattva said:
Oh. Gotchya. I agree... and i was in the fire brigade for over three years
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Thanks for serving in that capacity. I'm sure you've been in some pretty intense situations.
 
Fishking said:
Thanks for serving in that capacity. I'm sure you've been in some pretty intense situations.
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A few for sure but as low man on the fire pole for most of my time I spent a lot of time being the grunt running for equipment and lines and handing it off... :lol:
 
Hari Seldon said:
Yea as in he was good a ways back.
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What happens to some of these guys? RG3, Kap? Astounding year and then boof... suckage.

YEah, guys and teams adapt to their one dimension dynamic style but I guess they just aren't good enough to adapt back.
 
Bucky said:
An idiot for mentioning racially inequality, police brutality, and the sad condition of our military?
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No, an idiot for disrespecting the flag and those who have fought for it. He can mention whatever he wants. When and how make the difference.
 
Bodhisattva said:
I bet i give a higher percentage of my salary than he does to charity and i dont have extra in the bank. I need my money for day to day living... and please. The guy played basketball.
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Charities Michael Jordan works for and supports:

Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis
Cats Care
CharitaBulls
Jackie Robinson Foundation
James R. Jordan Foundation
Kids Wish Network

LIVESTRONG
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Nevada Cancer Institute
Opportunity Village
Special Olympics
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Miami Project

And being charitable isn't simply a matter of giving money - giving of your time and allowing your name to be used can be worth a great deal more.

But hey, if you think your support of charities is more valuable than Michael Jordan's, more power to you.
 
CanadaJohn said:
Charities Michael Jordan works for and supports:

Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis
Cats Care
CharitaBulls
Jackie Robinson Foundation
James R. Jordan Foundation
Kids Wish Network

LIVESTRONG
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Nevada Cancer Institute
Opportunity Village
Special Olympics
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Miami Project

And being charitable isn't simply a matter of giving money - giving of your time and allowing your name to be used can be worth a great deal more.

But hey, if you think your support of charities is more valuable than Michael Jordan's, more power to you.
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I said a portion of my salary than his... the salary that I really really need. But you can try to twist it if you like... that said, the guy doesn't even have to work so of course he can do all that.

I support and volunteer for

crippled children foundation
girls scouts
special Olympics
green peace
our local hospital children's ward
make a wish foundation
volunteer coach
school/community committee
and I was a volunteer fire fighter that literally saved lives and homes...

Yeah, I would pit myself up against MJ anyday of the week considering he is probably just a figure head or on a board in name only for most of those things...
 
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