“I Can’t Breathe” NFL Protest Speaks Out Against Eric Garner Ruling

"A week after their "Hands Up, Don't Shoot!" show of solidarity, several St. Louis Rams players made another societal statement Sunday with the message: "I Can't Breathe."

The slogan refers to Eric Garner, who died after a New York police officer placed him in a chokehold during an arrest for selling loose cigarettes. A grand jury decided last week that it would not indict the officer. A video of the arrest showed Garner gasping, "I can't breathe."

Guard Davin Joseph wrote the words on the cleats he wore during pregame warmups before the Rams beat the Washington Redskins 24-0. Tight end Jared Cook had it written on his wrist tape. Receiver Kenny Britt had several names — including Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin — written on his blue and gold cleats. The names were of black men or teens whose deaths led to protests.” *

Ben Mankiewicz (What The Flick?! & Turner Classic Movies; ), Wes Clark Jr, and Ana Kasparian () discuss.

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Police Brutality, NFL Protest, UVA Rape Story, UBER vs. India & Missing Student - The Young Turks 12/8/2014 Social Commentary

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