NFL Takes a Knee
Following a week of stern comments from the President concerning protests during the National Anthem, hundreds of NFL players protested during the games this weekend by taking a knee, linking arms, or completely not coming onto the field while the National Anthem played or was sung. Considering these peaceful protests, many players are saying that they knelt because of the Presidents' comments.
The kneeling began last year while a player was protesting the injustices that are plaguing the black and the minorities in the world. While I feel that we all have freedom of speech, these men are paid millions of dollars each year playing their game and I realize that they have the perfect platform to protest where millions can see them: I also realize that many see this as pure disrespect to our country and those that put their lives on the line daily.
I believe that there is a different place for this kind of protest. Maybe if these players are worried about these issues, which I have no problem with, should form some type of aid program for these issues and hire a spokesperson to work with other groups that make millions to help those that are being unjustly treated. Use their voice for good and not protest the American flag and National Anthem that means so much to the people that have lost loved ones during the wars we have suffered through and those that still put their lives on the line daily.
I see no disrespect by the linking of arms, although many will as the hand is not upon the heart, but I believe that if you are kneeling, then you should be praying. Praying for peace in our world, praying for the less fortunate, praying for the safety of our military, praying for the exact cause you are protesting for. Many will disagree with that but I feel that it is the right thing to do. For many years, kneeling has been for that very reason.
I respect our President because of the office he holds, but I feel he was out of line with the comments that he made this weekend. No person of his statue should publicly call anyone a SOB for any reason. That is only asking for trouble. We, as Americans, need to let go of the hatred and racial tensions that we hold. Both blacks and whites are criminals, both blacks and whites can be racially profiled, both blacks and whites kill and both races are loved by God. We do not have the right to judge either because God tells us that He will judge. We are to love one another. Can you imagine how strong the US could be if we done just that? Our country would be stronger and much more peaceful! Let's learn from the issues that are being peacefully protested on the field and let's respect the office of the President, the flag and the National Anthem as we should.
The kneeling began last year while a player was protesting the injustices that are plaguing the black and the minorities in the world. While I feel that we all have freedom of speech, these men are paid millions of dollars each year playing their game and I realize that they have the perfect platform to protest where millions can see them: I also realize that many see this as pure disrespect to our country and those that put their lives on the line daily.
I believe that there is a different place for this kind of protest. Maybe if these players are worried about these issues, which I have no problem with, should form some type of aid program for these issues and hire a spokesperson to work with other groups that make millions to help those that are being unjustly treated. Use their voice for good and not protest the American flag and National Anthem that means so much to the people that have lost loved ones during the wars we have suffered through and those that still put their lives on the line daily.
I see no disrespect by the linking of arms, although many will as the hand is not upon the heart, but I believe that if you are kneeling, then you should be praying. Praying for peace in our world, praying for the less fortunate, praying for the safety of our military, praying for the exact cause you are protesting for. Many will disagree with that but I feel that it is the right thing to do. For many years, kneeling has been for that very reason.
I respect our President because of the office he holds, but I feel he was out of line with the comments that he made this weekend. No person of his statue should publicly call anyone a SOB for any reason. That is only asking for trouble. We, as Americans, need to let go of the hatred and racial tensions that we hold. Both blacks and whites are criminals, both blacks and whites can be racially profiled, both blacks and whites kill and both races are loved by God. We do not have the right to judge either because God tells us that He will judge. We are to love one another. Can you imagine how strong the US could be if we done just that? Our country would be stronger and much more peaceful! Let's learn from the issues that are being peacefully protested on the field and let's respect the office of the President, the flag and the National Anthem as we should.
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