Kaepernick hero, Villanueva zero...
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hypocrisy gone mad
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While I do agree on the fact of standing up for rights,their are some times when people protest for their rights that goes too far.I also understand that if a person wants to sit down during the national anthem,pledge of allegiance,etc.. they can,but it be more of an symbol to boycott the police stations or protest right outside the white house that way it does not involve people whom do not want to get in the tense argument such as the Steelers . So yes I do agree with you excon on the subject,However their are mor effective ways to do it . Side: Sick
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While I do agree on the fact of standing up for rights,their are some times when people protest for their rights that goes too far.I also understand that if a person wants to sit down during the national anthem,pledge of allegiance,etc.. they can,but it be more of an symbol to boycott the police stations or protest right outside the white house that way it does not involve people whom do not want to get in the tense argument such as the Steelers . So yes I do agree with you excon on the subject,However their are more effective ways to do it . Side: Sick
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I certainly would never characterize any of these folks as heroes or villains for standing or not. This is all just too low risk and unimportant. The only person involved who could be reasonably characterized as heroic, is Villanueva, but that is for what he did in the military, not for standing on the field for the national anthem. This is one of the situations where everyone involved has the right to do what they are doing (or might do). Anyone has the 1st Amendment right to stand or kneel for the national anthem as they choose. It is not illegal or heroic to be rude. Because it is at work, the employers have the right to make demands, set limits, etc. as to what is acceptable player behavior. This includes standing, sitting, stretching, being in the locker room, or being on the field while either sitting or standing. Employers also have the right to fire, or not hire, anyone for any of the above. Donald Trump, or anyone else, has the right to call for a boycott of Football. Sponsors have a right to continue to support or not various teams, players, media outlets, etc. based on any of this. Fans have the right to watch or not, buy tickets or jerseys or not. The fact is that BECAUSE EVERYONE has made these statements and decisions NONVIOLENTLY, it is all fine. Everybody is using the 1st Amendment as it was designed to be used. It all makes me proud and grateful to be an American. Side: hypocrisy gone mad
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Fair enough. I did not add the required clauses. "Employers also have the right to fire, or not hire, anyone for any of the above ..." ...that are interpretable as violating any NFL or Team rules as stated in the contract, including rules and clauses in the contract regarding civil conduct and image, (e.g., a "morals clause") on and off the field. Side: Sick
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