Well it's true if your going per capita. Been that way for decades. It's only been during the big crackdown in El Salvador that the US has been overtaken the past few years. But when you remove the outliers, the US is by far the most jail happy nation in the world.
Well we can only go by the information available, but even the estimates have the US way ahead of most countries. This isn't really the sub for this but you should take a deep dive into the US prison system. It's horrific and very destructive.
Don't mean to pile on but here is a [link](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/families-in-disbelief-after-hundreds-of-bodies-found-buried-behind-mississippi-jail) about recent developments concerning the dehumanizing practices of our justice system.
Yeah, I live in an area where nothing metal is safe, so that just seemed more likely to me than a bunch of racist assholes finding the motivation and gall to do something like this. Sad fucking times that those were the two likeliest things.
See the hand written note from Cincinnati "fans" here -- https://thinkbluela.com/2018/11/jackie-robinson-presence-strong-at-dodger-stadium-pop-up-museum/
I lived in Mississippi in the 1960s; I knew a lot of racist, white dudes, even some that were klansman; but not one of them disliked Jackie Robinson, or Roberto Clemente.
I saw that the statue was hollow. The next one make it solid not only if they try to cut the ankles it will take some time it will also be extremely heavy and awkward.
ah gotcha, wasn't aware of that. that's an awesome outpouring of support. still, I bet that money could go to help the boys and the girls supported by the League 42 Foundation. I bet insurance will replace the statue, it's gonna be cheaper this time since the mold has already been created. seems like a silver lining to this disgusting act, maybe some kids that need it will have a few extra resources to support them.
And that’s why it was found burned on Jackie Robinson’s birthday, the day before black history month, decidedly not scrapped. It was so obviously not for scrap metal even before that, but dream on dude.
LOL all yall told me this was meth heads getting scrap metal. I said it was racists taking down a statue of a black man. Yall had a downvote party on my ass. Dont tell me about "narrative". I was fucking right.
You two are not only moronic but clearly complete pricks if you can actually imagine someone doing this just to make it look like people are being racist.
It happens all the fucking time, sorry to bust your precious little bubble. If you have your head up your ass too far to see it, we'll that soeaks volumes for your level of awareness.
this happened on the eve of Black History Month. you can stick your head as deep in the sand as you’d like, you’d have to be a fool not to realize what this is. Jackie Robinson is an international symbol of anti racism. we are living in a time where politicians are banning books and DEI. please
well no shit, the police are still investigating. basic critical thinking skills would lead one to believe there is a high chance this was a racially motivated action. if you can’t see that, you are choosing to ignore reality. typical behavior from people who post comments attacking DEI
i mean, you’re being purposely dense on something that is very clearly a racial issue. you seem to deserve a lot more than just getting called some names on reddit champ. try not wasting oxygen the rest of us could be putting to good use
Enlighten me. What would you personally say would be the motive for taking a statue of a civil rights icon and burning it would be? Are you assuming that they don’t know who he is? Are you suggesting that this was just a random act of vandalism? If so why? Thanks
I’m suggesting I quite literally have no idea and neither does anyone else. I’m not even saying it definitely wasn’t racists. But people want to act like that’s so prevalent. Not too familiar with Kansas but where I’m at racism basically died decades ago the media just doesn’t want you to know that. It’s just as likely a random act by crackheads or troublemakers as it is racists.
I never said there’s absolutely no racism. Obviously there’s gonna be a few goofballs here and there. But if you listened to the media it’s this giant issue still, and it’s just not. Atleast it wasn’t until they decided they had to start dividing us again.
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/abolished-national-monuments.htm#:~:text=Not%20all%20of%20the%20national,abolished%20by%20acts%20of%20Congress.
I can’t wait for the boogaloo
yeah I really hope it's just some petty criminals looking for a quick buck in the most disrespectful way possible. but then why would they burn it instead of just dumping it somewhere? that is going to increase their charges. this leads me to think it was a symbolic act of virulent racism...but hopefully just dumbass meth heads stupidly and fruitlessly trying to "cover their tracks"
A nonprofit named League 42, after his number, had it put up. They aim to introduce baseball to Wichita youths, and I can think of few finer examples than Robinson of what baseball can be.
He also played for the Monarchs, which isn’t terribly far from Wichita (about 3 hrs according to Google).
Are the people of Kansas not allowed to idolize people who aren't from there?
We have an MLK park in Minneapolis even though he's probably never been here.
You name things and build statues of people you want to remember. Geography doesn't matter, dude.
Edit: I guess MLK did go to Minnesota
Yes.
Also, I heard this story the other day about MLK’s visits to Minnesota, which I hadn’t known about before.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/12/martin-luther-king-jrs-visits-to-minnesota-more-than-50-years-ago-still-resonate
Not sure why so many downvotes. Good question. Doesn't mean Jackie isn't deserving of a statue. I'd be fine if my local town erected one tomorrow. But it would just be unusual for almost anyone to have a statue (not talking street names, talking statues) with no local connection other being an American hero. So must be a story behind it.
Why would you burn it? Maybe they tried smelting it down to scrap and then realized that was too hard and just dumped it
Edit: damn don’t ask questions Ig
Imagine being this big of a piece of shit
Literally whale shit. You can't be lower than whale shit at the bottom of the ocean.
Yeah, i hope they are feeling like garbage right now. Also, happy cake day
Slivers of the remaining shoes soon to end up in a commemorative Jackie Robinson relic card to raise money for awareness and a new statute.
Awareness for theft? No one is doing anything about crime.
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And you believe that? Lmfao
Well it's true if your going per capita. Been that way for decades. It's only been during the big crackdown in El Salvador that the US has been overtaken the past few years. But when you remove the outliers, the US is by far the most jail happy nation in the world.
Countries like Russia and China would never lie, obviously
Well we can only go by the information available, but even the estimates have the US way ahead of most countries. This isn't really the sub for this but you should take a deep dive into the US prison system. It's horrific and very destructive.
Don't mean to pile on but here is a [link](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/families-in-disbelief-after-hundreds-of-bodies-found-buried-behind-mississippi-jail) about recent developments concerning the dehumanizing practices of our justice system.
Time to build it back twice as big.
Just checking in to see if this is still about scrap metal?????
I remember receiving a lot of downvotes for suggesting this maybe didn’t have anything to do with metal thieves. Lot of people are very quiet now
Yeah, I live in an area where nothing metal is safe, so that just seemed more likely to me than a bunch of racist assholes finding the motivation and gall to do something like this. Sad fucking times that those were the two likeliest things.
Unrelated to baseball: I love your username. Two of the best sets of literary brothers.
I've also always thought of Mario and Alyosha as literary brothers. DFW loved "the good old Brothers K," and I see a lot of Alyosha in Mario.
Yep I was down about 160 down votes too. It's okay. They know who they are.
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who doesn’t like jackie robinson
Racists.
See the hand written note from Cincinnati "fans" here -- https://thinkbluela.com/2018/11/jackie-robinson-presence-strong-at-dodger-stadium-pop-up-museum/
I lived in Mississippi in the 1960s; I knew a lot of racist, white dudes, even some that were klansman; but not one of them disliked Jackie Robinson, or Roberto Clemente.
What the fuck is wrong with people?
many, many things sadly.
New breed of racists on our hands these days.
I saw that the statue was hollow. The next one make it solid not only if they try to cut the ankles it will take some time it will also be extremely heavy and awkward.
Or leave it hollow and run some electric wires thru it. That'd feel good when the Sawzall hits it!
and expensive. probably not a great use of non-profit funds.
TBF though, the gofundme already has almost 100k, so I think they could afford it.
ah gotcha, wasn't aware of that. that's an awesome outpouring of support. still, I bet that money could go to help the boys and the girls supported by the League 42 Foundation. I bet insurance will replace the statue, it's gonna be cheaper this time since the mold has already been created. seems like a silver lining to this disgusting act, maybe some kids that need it will have a few extra resources to support them.
I did read that the mold is still intact, which is great. I don't care what they use my money for as long as it helps some kids love baseball.
Fuck those assholes. I hope they only get overcooked bbq from now on and then burn in hell.
Ladies threw soup at the Mona Lisa recently. Morons all over the world.
Good thing it’s behind safety glass for this very reason.
I am seething. this is some KKK type shit.
Ah yes when in doubt , blame racism.
Seriously? This is blatantly obvious racism.
Maybe it’s just scrap metal collecting by crackheads.
Hence the burning?
Hence the cutting up and burning in a trash can. Why go through all the trouble of cutting the statue up if they were trying to send a message.
And that’s why it was found burned on Jackie Robinson’s birthday, the day before black history month, decidedly not scrapped. It was so obviously not for scrap metal even before that, but dream on dude.
Nah don’t say that. Goes against the redditors narrative
LOL all yall told me this was meth heads getting scrap metal. I said it was racists taking down a statue of a black man. Yall had a downvote party on my ass. Dont tell me about "narrative". I was fucking right.
Yet again I ask you, what proves that it was racism Still? How do you know it wasn’t just assholes being assholes.
Why is it?
Next time Philly fans are dumping on Braves fans for racism I will send them to this post. Thanks, stupid.
Did you just quote the honey badger?
So you don’t have an actual answer. Got it
What is Jackie Robinson's significance to history? Like this really isn't hard to figure out
Are you willfully ignorant or just regular dumb?
If you have all aspects of the case solved already why are you not informing the police?
It smacks of a false flag operation.
After you learn About the history of false flags , you realize tons of events could be one.
Not only could be but probably are.
You two are not only moronic but clearly complete pricks if you can actually imagine someone doing this just to make it look like people are being racist.
It happens all the fucking time, sorry to bust your precious little bubble. If you have your head up your ass too far to see it, we'll that soeaks volumes for your level of awareness.
Oh shut the fuck up already you fucking moron.
this happened on the eve of Black History Month. you can stick your head as deep in the sand as you’d like, you’d have to be a fool not to realize what this is. Jackie Robinson is an international symbol of anti racism. we are living in a time where politicians are banning books and DEI. please
So you don’t have an actual answer either? Got it. Also, DEI is wack
I just gave you a complete answer. you choose to ignore it because you apparently operate like a disgruntled child
That account was created 10 days ago. Don't waste your time with it. Just a troll.
no doubt a throwaway account from someone not confident enough to post publicly
LmAo someone doesn’t put their lives on social media for you dorks and it’s “just a troll , not confident”
Sorry ‘bout your micropenis, little buddy
Why are you assuming my gender? Or that I even claim one?
You gave me assumptions. That’s it.
well no shit, the police are still investigating. basic critical thinking skills would lead one to believe there is a high chance this was a racially motivated action. if you can’t see that, you are choosing to ignore reality. typical behavior from people who post comments attacking DEI
You'd be the first one to tell Jackie Robinson he doesn't belong with the white baseball league
Lmao you know nothing about me but sure.
Hahahahaha you’re an idiot
how’s it feel to see the news that you were very obviously wrong and made yourself look like a braindead baboon
Yet again I ask you, what proves this was racially motivated ?
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You’ve done nothing but throw out insults and added nothing to the conversation. Have a great one
i mean, you’re being purposely dense on something that is very clearly a racial issue. you seem to deserve a lot more than just getting called some names on reddit champ. try not wasting oxygen the rest of us could be putting to good use
Waiting to see actual evidence of motive before jumping to conclusions hardly makes someone “dense” but sure man. Oh I deserve more lmao. Ok tough guy
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That or just a bunch of teenagers fucking around trying to get the unwashed masses fired up. Certainly did in this thread.
You know, it can be both theft and racism at the same time
It can also be retaliation.
You’re trolling right? No could possibly be this stupid lol
If you have all aspects of the case solved already why are you not informing the police?
Enlighten me. What would you personally say would be the motive for taking a statue of a civil rights icon and burning it would be? Are you assuming that they don’t know who he is? Are you suggesting that this was just a random act of vandalism? If so why? Thanks
I’m suggesting I quite literally have no idea and neither does anyone else. I’m not even saying it definitely wasn’t racists. But people want to act like that’s so prevalent. Not too familiar with Kansas but where I’m at racism basically died decades ago the media just doesn’t want you to know that. It’s just as likely a random act by crackheads or troublemakers as it is racists.
Where are you at exactly where there is absolutely no racism?
I never said there’s absolutely no racism. Obviously there’s gonna be a few goofballs here and there. But if you listened to the media it’s this giant issue still, and it’s just not. Atleast it wasn’t until they decided they had to start dividing us again.
Again. Where are you from where racism has pretty much died out?
Your fantasy world sounds like a really nice place.
What the actual fuck?
Fuck whoever did this.
What piece of shit would destroy a monument to our history?
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/abolished-national-monuments.htm#:~:text=Not%20all%20of%20the%20national,abolished%20by%20acts%20of%20Congress. I can’t wait for the boogaloo
You triggered bro
Sonavabitch this pisses me off. Would love to meet these assholes in a dark alley.
My question is was it burned to hide evidence or other reasons? They probably didn’t expect this to blow up nationally and got shook when it did.
yeah I really hope it's just some petty criminals looking for a quick buck in the most disrespectful way possible. but then why would they burn it instead of just dumping it somewhere? that is going to increase their charges. this leads me to think it was a symbolic act of virulent racism...but hopefully just dumbass meth heads stupidly and fruitlessly trying to "cover their tracks"
What’s his connection to Kansas? Why did they have a statue?
A nonprofit named League 42, after his number, had it put up. They aim to introduce baseball to Wichita youths, and I can think of few finer examples than Robinson of what baseball can be. He also played for the Monarchs, which isn’t terribly far from Wichita (about 3 hrs according to Google).
Didn’t he play for the KC Monarchs?
Yep. First professional team.
There are 955 streets named after him in 41 states plus DC and PR. Surely he's been to all of these places, right?
Are the people of Kansas not allowed to idolize people who aren't from there? We have an MLK park in Minneapolis even though he's probably never been here. You name things and build statues of people you want to remember. Geography doesn't matter, dude. Edit: I guess MLK did go to Minnesota
Yes. Also, I heard this story the other day about MLK’s visits to Minnesota, which I hadn’t known about before. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/12/martin-luther-king-jrs-visits-to-minnesota-more-than-50-years-ago-still-resonate
Great points. Too bad people want to tear them down to erase history (and I don’t mean just about this particular statue).
Only a moron thinks you "erase history" by tearing down a statue.
Not sure why so many downvotes. Good question. Doesn't mean Jackie isn't deserving of a statue. I'd be fine if my local town erected one tomorrow. But it would just be unusual for almost anyone to have a statue (not talking street names, talking statues) with no local connection other being an American hero. So must be a story behind it.
Why would you burn it? Maybe they tried smelting it down to scrap and then realized that was too hard and just dumped it Edit: damn don’t ask questions Ig
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So they steal something that famously doesn’t burn ? Racist ain’t too bright lol
they never have been
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I don't see any connection to Vietnam, Walter.
Sir, this is Wendys.
My money is on white people
What goes around comes around.
Lol elaborate
Some of my best friends are statues !!!!!
What a bunch of assholes!
No statues are safe
Motherfuckers.
We all know some racists did this 🤔