Revolution: The NFL And Other American Sports

“Taking a knee during the National Anthem these days screams disrespect for our flag,our country and troops.” People are seeing the message that the players are trying to send as disrespectful for our country and troops.”My son and the entire armed forces deserve better than that.” In response,people who are against the kneeling for the National Anthem are going to try to protest in a peaceful manner by not watching the NFL games and not going to the games.The big issue is that the National Anthem has nothing to do with the inequality in our country nor is it raced based.The National Anthem stands for more than what some people are making it out to be. The players are unaware of the true meaning of the National Anthem.

The National Football League players who are kneeling for the national anthem are disrespecting our country and what it stands for. Our flag stands for freedom and liberty. The players should respect that. Before every NFL game, the flag is brought out by an Honor Guard. This is part of a time-honored ceremony intended to present our nation’s colors (the flag) and National Anthem in a respectful manner. By kneeling during the national anthem, they are disrespecting the flag, the national anthem, all our nation stands for, the people currently serving in the armed forces and all of those who gave their lives in our nation’s service. As a result of all the players or coaches kneeling, long time NFL fans are burning jerseys, cancelling season tickets, not showing up for games, not watching games, and canceling the NFL Sunday ticket and well they should.

Whether you are an avid pro football fan or a casual weekend watcher by now we have all heard about the NFL’s protesting players. These high profile football players are generating media attention by kneeling during the National Anthem to protest police brutality. As Americans, we all benefit from the freedom to exercise our Constitutional rights, which are ensured and protected by our military’s service men and women. This single act of both defiance and solidarity has had a negative and a positive ripple effect on our nation.

NFL players kneeling is a very confrontational subject involving veterans and our national flag. Many think when a player kneels it is showing disrespect for our country and to all the men and women who have served, risking there lives for our safety and security. Some believe they kneel in protest for how some ethnicities are being treated and there rights. Lastly some do it in protest of our president thinking it will some how affect the past election in hopes to get him out of the White House. My personal opinion on this subject is that I believe they should stand for the national anthem because without this country they wouldn’t have the same great life they are living right now. Technically we all have free speech and are allowed to protest

Right now in the NFL the football teams are kneeling for the National Anthem. This all started with Colin Kaepernick protesting the police and the inequality that people of color in the United States in August of 2016. The players are protesting the injustices people of color still face in America today. The message that the players are trying to send has been misunderstood. Some have said that the players are attempting to disrespect the country, national anthem, flag, and military by taking a knee this is incorrect. Part of this confusion came from initial misunderstanding, then it grew even greater when Trump spoke at his rally in Alabama. The players are protesting systematic oppression against people of color, police brutality, and the

In the past weekend in the NFL, players, coaches and team owners alike took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice in the United States. The first person to bring this topic in to the limelight was 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. There were waves of exalt and hate storming towards Kaepernick but what did it mean for the NFL almost a year after that incident it seems as if the whole league has caught on. Yet this peaceful protest has been under scrutiny especially by President Trump who exclaimed that athletes taking a knee should be fired. There are also, certain folks who believe that the flag is sacred and should be respected as such and anything others id disrespectful towards the country and the people who die

The controversy involving the NFL teams, their players kneeling, turning around, locking arms etc has caused many to debate on this topic. The national anthem is performed out of pride of the country and to pay our respects to the people that have fought, risked and sometimes lost their lives for the United States. Players not just from the National Football League but sports across the country have been protesting this because of racial injustice which has caused backlash from many people including President Trump. Keeping in mind that it is the player's right to express their first amendment by kneeling during the national anthem I and many other people believe this is wrong because they are doing it for all the wrong reasons, yes there is

It has been a custom of all citizens, including professional athletes, to stand and remove their hats during the National Anthem since 1931. Although as of late, in an obscure manner of protest, many athletes and now fans have been kneeling during the National Anthem. Perhaps no group has more influence of the general public than professional athletes, which has been clearly documented as of late. All of this protest began when Colin Kaepernick, a back-up quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, kneeled during the National Anthem in the 49er’s first preseason game. Although this form of protest is very peaceful, many people believe it is disrespectful and have begun to question Kaepernick’s patriotism. Kneeling during the National Anthem creates a lot of tension between citizens, especially when it is used to protest a highly controversial topic to begin with.

Taking a knee during the National Anthem or Star-Spangled Banner is a sign of protest toward president Trump and the brutality against black people. It all started when Colin Kaepernick took one knee during the National Anthem as a protest to the actions made towards black people coming from police officers. An Article from the New Yorker said that twenty- seven players from the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Baltimore Ravens dropped down and took a knee. According to the Guardian, “there did not appear to be any white players taking a knee.” However, told by Doreen St. Felix, of the New Yorker, standing above the downturned heads, many players and coaches interlocked arms.

Due to racial injustices and a great loss of African American lives at the hands of police officers, various athletes have decided to peacefully protest by kneeling during the National Anthem before sporting events. However, some commentators have argued that this method of protest is offensive or disrespectful, and very unpatriotic. This form of protest has been a popular topic of conversation and nearly splits the country into two...for, and against. However, every U.S. citizen is granted a right to the 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution, which includes freedom of speech and protest.

To begin, many NFl players are trying to bring awareness to the public with their actions during the national anthem. Some of these actions are taking a knee, locking arms, or raising a fist. Their reason for these actions is because of recent news reports regarding the issue of police officers killing unarmed African

In the United States, there are constant protests occurring throughout towns, cities, and states, over the injustice unfolding across the nation, whether it’s regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement, equality for African Americans, or the ‘Take A Knee’ protest. These individuals protesting refuse to back down from what they believe in, and are fighting for “one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” One main conflict that is encountered every Thursday, Sunday, and Monday, is the ‘Take A Knee’ protest that involves professional football players taking a knee during the National Anthem. Why are football players taking a knee during a time where all should be standing and respecting the National flag and anthem?

Picture this, a NFL player getting on the field and warming-up. Then, as the game gets closer to starting the field clears so they could get the flag on the field to do the national anthem. This is when tragic happens. This is when some NFL players kneel during the national anthem. Many people think that protesting the national anthem by kneeling is a bad thing. However, it’s what the players feel like doing even though it is a little disrespectful. Many players kneeled on one day and that was when president Trump made a comment about football.

More than 200 college and professional football players kneeled down during the playing of the national anthem. President Donald Trump called on the NFL owners to fire the kneeling football players for disrespecting the national anthem. Moreover, the high school football coach in Texas forced two football players in his team strip down to their underwear before the football game in front of the fans because the football players kneeled down during the playing of the national anthem. Yet when it comes to poll taking about what people think about the protesting of the social injustices during football games hardly anybody wants to express their honest opinions about these social problems in America.

The National Football League is an organization governing one of America’s four major sports, football. Therefore, there are going to be controversial issues that come up quite frequently. One example is the 1925 NFL champion, where it is recorded that the Cardinals won the championship, but in reality, the Pottsville Maroons won with a score of 21-7. Other examples can range anywhere from player conduct to coaching controversies. The most recent controversy started when Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem to show respect for African Americans who were targeted by police. In August 2016, Colin Kaepernick drastically transformed kneeling as a sign of respect to a sign of protest.