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Hold on. People on here for weeks have said there is no hidden meaning to the phrase "Black Lives Matter" that it's a simple statement of fact that black lives do actually matter with no other agendas. Why is there suddenly some hidden meaning to "White Lives Matter" beyond the obvious statement of fact that of course they matter. You've got no idea that "white people" (for want of a better term because I'd prefer not to group people in terms of the colour of their skin) in Western societies don't suffer injustice, mistrust, discrimination etc to a greater or lesser degree than anyone else. You're doing what a lot of people like to do and equating all difference between racial groups as discrimination of some kind. No doubt at all that there are black people who have faced discrimination of many kinds but it's impossible to say with any certainty that a random white member of the public has experienced greater or lesser levels of discrimination than a random black member of the public. So yes black lives do matter, it's OK to be black and we should stand up to black discrimination. The same also applies to other skin tones and when you see a fair amount of graffitti with variations of f*ck white people around various capital cities and all over social media, it seems like a reminder of this could be a good idea- albeit not tied to the back of an aircraft during the football.

Nothing at all. If Black Lives matter is just stating the obvious or an extension of "Black Lives Matter too" then surely the same is true for all races? Is it controversial to believe that some people will believe that White Lives don't matter very much or at least matter less and that pointing that out whilst potentially crass and a bit rude in this context is ordinarily not something that should provoke an outraged response? But often with this gross offence thing it's not important what the actual content or intent is, it's what the court or a judge believes the intent or the meaning to be that matters in the legal sense- see the Nazi Pug guy.

You'd be surprised. Maybe malicious communications or something about intent to offend.

Lol. Burnley fan by the looks of things and a bit of a berk. No point going insane about it though like some in the media are.

That sounds a bit like white supremacy to me. How do we know you aren't unconsciously racist? Dismissing the idea that you are racist just emphasises your white fragility.

It's a simple question. Are you racist?

Unconscious racism is by its very definition not obvious. Are you a racist?

Well I do understand that but you'd have to be pretty dumb not to realise that the point they wrre making was obvious before they flew the plane.

Agreed. I mean all that money and effort for what purpose? To have a few liberals and the easily offended frothing at the mouth? What's the point?

Support what? Flying a plane over Burnley's stadium saying white lives matter? I think that's a really stupid idea. Bit of a bizarre thing to be ashamed or embarrassed by though.

I don't know but I haven't seen enough white out pictures on my Facebook feed and shamefully, Richard Blackwood has stayed silent on this important issue. Black silence is violence.

I think Burnley need pulling down and throwing in the sea:

If they do you can't really consider it anything other than self inflicted considering they've appointed David moyes.

I know but that's the entire reason that it's insane. Literally anything could potentially fall under that definition as long as the "victim" decides on the motivation.

Take a screenshot.

Winding someone up is now a hate crime? I expect it was most likely done to highlight what they would perceive to be a double standard. Like I said though I don't think it was a good idea because everyone involved is just going to double down on it.

I don't think it's a good idea, mostly because it was starting to die down a bit and now it's going to get all worked up again. I certainly don't think anyone should be charged with a hate crime over it though if that's really what is happening. That's patently absurd.

All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.

It's OK to be white.

My best friend is a gay.

We need to come together and not let the terrorist divide us. Don't look back in anger.

You're sweet

Yes I get that. Still it compares with last week doesn't it.

That's good it does make me feel better. What was the number last Monday?

This is terribly accurate. The best bit is that you get likes instead of money.