Oso planning to go pro
MU82 has made big strides tonight. Impressive he's able to admit he has trouble respecting himself.
Correct. It is not protected free speech. If the NFL demands that they stand, and it is within the rules of the CBA, then the NFL can punish them for not standing.
Top 5 tackles for the Packers are out for extended time....this is gonna be a loby season
Very well said.I'd suggest anyone offended take a look at some of the photos of yesterday's protests. Those guys aren't acting disrespectfully, IMO. Many have their hands over their hearts or heads bowed. Nearly all are displaying unity.
If the NFL opened every game with a prayer, could they also fine them for not praying? It's the same Amendment and same attempt at forcing compulsory action against a protected civil liberty.You can't force political action on someone anymore than you can force religious action.
This isn't disrespectful?http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/video-lesean-mccoy-stretches-national-anthem-article-1.3518018
There is nothing more disrespectful to the American flag than the confederate flag.
Or a flip floppin fish tryna please everyone, hey?
Crean sucks
Oooh. Someone's been reading Facebook memes this morning!
Nope. Not on facebook. It is just obviously true. That flag was born out of contempt for the US flag.
It is absolutely protected free speech. But it's not being infringed by any government actor, so there is no Constitutional issue. If the police went on the field and started arresting them, we'd see that it is protected free speech. If the NFL were to start disciplining them, it would not be a Constitutional issue.Semantics, I realize.
Most unsurprising headline of the week.U.S. captain Steve Stricker says team won't stage silent protest
ask anyone who knows strick and you will find out he is universally respected and well liked