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We are told the NFL players are free to exercise their Right of Free Speech; and we agree.
However, the football field, and in uniform, are not the venue. Just as US soldiers were allowed to protest the Vietnam War, but outside Military installations, in civilian clothes, not in uniform, and speaking not as US soldiers, but as private citizens.
We encourage NFL players to remove their uniforms and carry picket signs, and march in front of the White House, or perhaps the statue of Lincoln in Washington, or at the WW2 Memorials, or the Vietnam Memorials, or at Arlington Cemetery where all those who gave their lives defending Freedom of Speech for everyone, even young athletes, many of whom have police records for rape, assault, drugs, and violent crimes, are now millionaires for spending a few months playing football.
The Right to Free Speech, however, is limited, not by the federal or local governments, but. amazingly enough, by the NFL. The NFL Rule Book is specific, on page A62,63, pertaining to the National Anthem.
However, the football field, and in uniform, are not the venue. Just as US soldiers were allowed to protest the Vietnam War, but outside Military installations, in civilian clothes, not in uniform, and speaking not as US soldiers, but as private citizens.
We encourage NFL players to remove their uniforms and carry picket signs, and march in front of the White House, or perhaps the statue of Lincoln in Washington, or at the WW2 Memorials, or the Vietnam Memorials, or at Arlington Cemetery where all those who gave their lives defending Freedom of Speech for everyone, even young athletes, many of whom have police records for rape, assault, drugs, and violent crimes, are now millionaires for spending a few months playing football.
The Right to Free Speech, however, is limited, not by the federal or local governments, but. amazingly enough, by the NFL. The NFL Rule Book is specific, on page A62,63, pertaining to the National Anthem.
The National Football League Rule Book states:
“The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem.
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“During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking.
"The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition.".
"The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition.".
"...It should be pointed out to players and coaches that they continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses.”
Now, we all enjoy a good game of football.
However, in recent years, the leadership of the NFL seems to have promoted the idea that NFL players are above the law, and that criminal records are meaningless in recruitment programs and keeping players on the field.
Although the list of players and records is incomplete, it's significant to note that the NFL Record shows 869 Arrests for a range of offenses including drugs, domestic violence, assault, battery, weapons, DUI, Hit&Run, reckless driving, etc. Virtually every case was finished with "Resolution Undetermined, Case Dropped, two days in jail, or, home detention [except during games].
Although there are many fine professional football players, it seems that there is a significant element adhering to the illusion that they need not pay attention to Rules, or the Law.
We wonder if the NFL has become a breeding ground, or a haven for criminals.
Perhaps it's time to replace Roger Goodell as NFL Commissioner and replace him with an executive more in tune with the fabric of America.
Now, we all enjoy a good game of football.
However, in recent years, the leadership of the NFL seems to have promoted the idea that NFL players are above the law, and that criminal records are meaningless in recruitment programs and keeping players on the field.
Although the list of players and records is incomplete, it's significant to note that the NFL Record shows 869 Arrests for a range of offenses including drugs, domestic violence, assault, battery, weapons, DUI, Hit&Run, reckless driving, etc. Virtually every case was finished with "Resolution Undetermined, Case Dropped, two days in jail, or, home detention [except during games].
Although there are many fine professional football players, it seems that there is a significant element adhering to the illusion that they need not pay attention to Rules, or the Law.
We wonder if the NFL has become a breeding ground, or a haven for criminals.
Perhaps it's time to replace Roger Goodell as NFL Commissioner and replace him with an executive more in tune with the fabric of America.
These are the current sponsors of the NFL
Feel free to alert them of your feelings for the NFL's promotion of anti-American conduct by the NFL team players.
Anheuser-Busch
Barclaycard US
Bose Bridgestone [Tires]
Campbell's Soup
Castrol Courtyard
Marriott Dairy Management, Inc [Fuel UP to Play 60]
Dannon [Yogurt
Extreme Networks
FedEx
Frito-Lay
Gatorade H
Hyundai Motor America
Mars Snackfood [Candybars]
Microsoft Nationwide [Insurance]
News America
Papa John's [Pizza]
Pepsi
Procter & Gamble
Quaker [Cereal]
Verizon
Visa
USAA [Military insurance and banking]
