further thoughts on sitting out the Anthem
Such a fuss! A football player sits out the Anthem, exercising his First Amendment right to express his opinion, and Many People, ironically reactionary to anyone asserting their legal and Constitutional rights, start screaming as if he is eating their babies. He is attacked over the fact that he is himself privileged because of opportunities afforded by living in this country that has paid him enormously to play a game for their entertainment. Therefore, how dare he complain about any aspect of... Sign in to see full entry.