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08-29-2016, 05:00 PM | #12 |
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You would still have to deal with the contract issues and guranteed money he would be paid. He also may have a following around the league who agree with him. Teamates and other players around the league that agree with him may take issue with his situation. You cutting them as well? This is a very sensitive issue the league will need to be very careful in how they deal with this. Many are saying he has the right to not stand.
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08-29-2016, 07:00 PM | #13 |
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Anyone think this guys family will be standing up for the national anthem. He is one of 22 daily that takes this route.
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08-29-2016, 07:21 PM | #14 | |
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Naturally I agree with that premise, but what if I think America should reform it's welfare system. Should I not stand and honor the flag? What if the guy next to me thinks Obamacare stinks. Should he not stand. And so on... Soon no one is standing because they think some portion of the American system isn't what it should be. If Colin feels so strongly about this cause, he should add his voice an public platform to support one of the MANY existing groups rallying for his cause. If I think welfare reform is important, I could write my local representative to voice my concerns and join an existing group lobbying for this change. The point is, Colin isn't pointing out some new or novel cause. He's simply trying to do something provocative to bring attention to himself. And how would it be if we went to the next Bearcats game and no one stood and recognized our national anthem - all for their own selfish causes which we wouldn't even understand. I admit he has the right to do what he's doing and I have some sympathy for his cause, but I absolutely do not agree with or respect the manner in which he has chosen to make his feelings known. |
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08-29-2016, 07:23 PM | #15 |
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Funny.....but I don't remember him having a problem with the USA when he was a starter and playing in the Super Bowl.....Pouting little brat now that he's been benched
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08-29-2016, 07:25 PM | #16 |
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He is ignorant and disrespectful. Stand and support the people who fought and died for our country (black, white, everyone). Hes doing nothing but making himself look stupid. Id cut his ass immediately. This oppressed country is where you are making millions. Stand up and stop being disrespectful and ignorant. And this shouldn't be news he is an absolute scub who cant even start over Blaine Gabbert.
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08-29-2016, 07:33 PM | #17 |
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If he feels that strongly he could always donate his salary to a cause... But no, sitting through the national anthem is more powerful.
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http://www.africanamerica.org/topic/...eens-to-prison This is what he is talking about. Last edited by WAITE HOYT 2; 08-29-2016 at 07:47 PM. |
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