Why not start with the Hottest topic of the NFL year so far. No it has nothing to do with Tom Terrific and Bell-a-cheat. Not the pathetic G-Men and their "Diva Receiva". Its about 2 of the best known symbols of this great country... the Flag and OUR National Anthem.
Last year Collin Kapernick started a revolution of sorts when he decided that he wanted to silently protest what was going on in this country with Police Brutality. Let me say now that I am a huge supporter of our men and women in blue and always will be. These people go out there every day and put their life on the line to make sure we are safe. That bravery and sacrifice, in my opinion can never be repaid. Not every police officer is honest and loyal, I understand that, but not every officer is an evil "shot first ask questions later" monster that the miserable media portrays in an attempt to boost ratings and sell papers either.
Kapernick's protest has now been taken to a new level and i'm not even sure some of the people doing it know why they are anymore. My family and I will always stand and salute our flag for our nation anthem. To me its a time to be proud of this country, to be proud of the men and women that fight for this country and to all the men and women that protect and serve this country in any way. That's soldiers, police officers, fire fighters, EMS workers and any other group i may have missed. That's what I believe and my right as an American.
It is also every Americans right to silently protest any way they chose to. That is how this country work. Just like it is MY RIGHT to say that I think that sitting, kneeling or doing anything other than standing and placing your hand over your heart during our national anthem is completely disrespectful and moronic. Chose another form of protest please. One that does not show disrespect for the country that provides you with the freedoms to be such an idiot. You see I can say that... cause it's my right.... just like you can sit or kneel or sit on a Gatorade cooler, wearing a knit hat while eating a banana (I'm looking at you and your skittles Marshawn Lynch).
As an American you have the right to say how you feel and feel however you would like. Everyone. Including the President of the united States of America. President Trump can feel strongly about whatever he would like as a person..... BUT as the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, you can not verbally tell people they do not have the right to do something that is in the Constitution. You just can not. And you CAN IN NO WAY call a group of individuals "Sons of Bitches". You are the President of the United States of America. Please show respect to the office you hold and speak in a professional manor when reflecting anything ESPECIALLY your opinion on something. I completely disagree with the manor in which President Trump addressed this situation. Hundreds to thousands of players took on a protest not for what Kapernick had intended it for. They took on a protest to show that they have the right under the first amendment to protest and not even the president can tell them not to. It had less to do with what Kapernick wanted his protest to be and more to do with their first amendment right at this point. But can they actually protest?
In the end it comes down to this. Football is a sport, we are all entertained and athletes make a TON of money.... but in the end they are employees. Employed by a team, that has a management system in place and an owner. Further prof it is a job is they are unionized as a group. This union is to look out for their rights and best interests as employees. If an owner feels strongly about something he should let his Employees know what is exceptionable and what is not. I am required to come into work everyday in a dress shirt and dress pants. Some companies allow you to wear jeans and a t-shirts for the same job. I can protest and start coming in to work dressed in t-shirts and jeans saying that my company needs to change with the times and change their dress code. That's my right. I would also be fired on the spot as it is understand that for my job,with my company, this is the proper dress attire. Same applies here. If an owner allows their team to protest then fine they can protest that's their right. But if an owner does not think that at this job (which is playing football), while working for them they should use their job as a platform for politics then its simple. Tell them that, tell them what is expect and if someone does not listen to the rules and regulations set up by you as the owner of their company then fire them. Unfortunately, there is too much money to be lost so most of the owners are to gutless to do this. Except one? It has been said that Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys does not want any of his players or coaches to sit of kneel for the National Anthem. If they do it was reported that they will be fired immediately. He put that out there. Their Game is played tonight on Monday Night Football. Only time will tell if Jerry is true to his word or gutless like the rest.
As always if you have anything to say leave a comment. Thanks everyone #ComeGetSome
