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Internet Raises $80K for Hot Dog Vendor Mugged by Government

https://fee.org/articles/internet-raises-80k-for-hot-dog-vendor-mugged-by-government/

Like all entrepreneurs, Beto Matias saw an opportunity to support his family while simultaneously creating value for his community.

Finding a prime spot right outside UC Berkeley’s football stadium, Matias began selling his craft hot dogs to willing consumers. No one complained about the quality of Matias’ hot dogs, nor did anyone have any objections to his presence outside of the stadium. But that didn’t stop the state from intervening.
 
Without the State, Who Will Handcuff Teens for Selling Water Bottles?
https://fee.org/articles/without-the-state-who-will-handcuff-teens-for-selling-water-bottles/

Tourists taking a stroll around the national monuments this past weekend might have wondered what horrible crime was committed by a group of black teenagers sitting handcuffed and detained on the sidewalk. But while imaginations may run wild, the truth of the matter is extremely tame; the only offense these teens were guilty of was selling bottled water without first asking the government for permission.

If this seems like an overreaction on the part of law enforcement, that is because it absolutely is. However, this over-enforcement has become all too common when it comes to youthful attempts at entrepreneurship. During the hot summer months when school-aged children are liberated from their oppressive classrooms, many have discovered the wonders of capitalism only to be shut down by local authorities.

Just a week prior to this appalling scene, a similar instance occurred in the neighboring city of Baltimore, Maryland. A group of young black children, still donning their school uniforms from earlier in the day, were selling snow cones in their community, until police shut them down for not obtaining the proper permits. While these young children were fortunate enough to not have been placed in handcuffs, this national crackdown on child-run businesses is having a far worse impact on the communities where the self-sustaining entrepreneurial spirit is needed the most.
 
Sheriff Joe said:
That's just P.C. Tom. Everyone knows Kap is just a flashinthepan has been. Sometimes you gotta take out the trash. NFL is better off without the commie pinko bastard.
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What makes Kapernick a, "commie pinko bastard"? . . . or do you prefer those that shut up and know their place?
 
Hüsker Dü said:
What makes Kapernick a, "commie pinko bastard"? . . . or do you prefer those that shut up and know their place?
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Anyone that disrespects our flag and our Anthem and our country, especially when said country made the POS a multi millionaire must be a commie pinko bastard. Yes, he should know his place, it is in the greatest country evah.
 
Sheriff Joe said:
That's just P.C. Tom. Everyone knows Kap is just a flashinthepan has been. Sometimes you gotta take out the trash. NFL is better off without the commie pinko bastard.
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I actually think some team will take a chance on him. Maybe the Colts will. While I don't agree with what he did I think he should be free to express himeself. Just like Tebow kneeling, he should have been able to do that with people throwing a fit.

But what Kap can't understand is that his actions came with consequences. You want to take a knee during the National Anthem, don't complain when patriotic owners decide your not worth hassle. You want to wear a shirt supporting Castro, don't be surprised when the teams in Florida "pass" on you because of their Cuban/American fans. You want to wear socks that demonize cops, don't expect law enforcement people to support you.
 
Multi Sport said:
I actually think some team will take a chance on him. Maybe the Colts will. While I don't agree with what he did I think he should be free to express himeself. Just like Tebow kneeling, he should have been able to do that with people throwing a fit.

But what Kap can't understand is that his actions came with consequences. You want to take a knee during the National Anthem, don't complain when patriotic owners decide your not worth hassle. You want to wear a shirt supporting Castro, don't be surprised when the teams in Florida "pass" on you because of their Cuban/American fans. You want to wear socks that demonize cops, don't expect law enforcement people to support you.
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Common sense....
Unfortunately for Kap, he seems to be experiencing unanticipated consequences.
 
Multi Sport said:
I actually think some team will take a chance on him. Maybe the Colts will. While I don't agree with what he did I think he should be free to express himeself. Just like Tebow kneeling, he should have been able to do that with people throwing a fit.

But what Kap can't understand is that his actions came with consequences. You want to take a knee during the National Anthem, don't complain when patriotic owners decide your not worth hassle. You want to wear a shirt supporting Castro, don't be surprised when the teams in Florida "pass" on you because of their Cuban/American fans. You want to wear socks that demonize cops, don't expect law enforcement people to support you.
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I don't believe he is free to do that while employed for those 3 or 4 hours, he works for the owner, and like everyone who has an employer, you have to do what they say and when they say to do it.
 
Bruddah IZ said:
Tom's expertise are limited to the field only. I'd be interested in Bob Kraft's opinion and actions or current non-action.
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I think Tom has better things to do,
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Sheriff Joe said:
I don't believe he is free to do that while employed for those 3 or 4 hours, he works for the owner, and like everyone who has an employer, you have to do what they say and when they say to do it.
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I get that and would have an issue with an employee of mine staging a protest on my time. But the difference is Kap was not performing at the time and if we limit Kap then guys like Tebow are going to be targeted. I understand that the owner is providing that stage and should have control but I would rather someone like Kap expose himself for all to see and then let him suffer whatever consequences follow.
 
Hüsker Dü said:
What makes Kapernick a, "commie pinko bastard"? . . . or do you prefer those that shut up and know their place?
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The fact that you ask the question is quite telling, he hasn't shut up either has he ?
The NFL is doomed......
The San Quentin Prison Yard Football League Experiment is a failure.
 
Multi Sport said:
I get that and would have an issue with an employee of mine staging a protest on my time. But the difference is Kap was not performing at the time and if we limit Kap then guys like Tebow are going to be targeted. I understand that the owner is providing that stage and should have control but I would rather someone like Kap expose himself for all to see and then let him suffer whatever consequences follow.
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I understand, but he was hurting the owner's income by pissing off the fans.
 
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