National anthem

I believe that athletes should be required to stand during the national anthem. The way they are protesting is incorrect, not working, and extremely disrespectful. First off, the way they are protesting is incorrect for what they standing for. The protesters are trying to protest against black oppression, with the recent black shootings motivating them. Not standing for the national anthem is not the right way to protest this. The events of the shootings are local problems, not problems caused by

is asked to stand and remove their hats for the singing of the National Anthem. If you have recently watched any National Football League games, you will notice that some athletes have chosen to kneel, or not emerge from the locker room, for this remarkable song. NFL players and competitors of all sports should have respect and stand up for the National Anthem. Players, officials, and spectators should stand during the National Anthem in honor of those who have fought for our country and for those

National Anthem Protests The United States of America is a multicultural nation in which all individuals are proclaimed free and equal. While this is true for many, African-Americans are oppressed and deemed inferior by society because of the racism and injustice that persists in America. This is seen through police brutality against black people compared to other races. In 2017 alone, the police have killed 1,079 people and black people were 26% (279) of those killed despite being only 13% of the

National Anthem “Oh say can you see , by the dawn's early light,...” At a football game, NFL players stand for the national Anthem. However, some NFL players kneeled down and people had been disagreeing about kneeling down during the national anthem. The action of not standing for the national anthem is an appropriate form of silent protest. To begin with, the Author suggest that NFL players aren't showing disrespect. They are just fighting for what they believe. For example the data on document

Standing during the National Anthem, hand upon heart. The way Americans have done for years. Respecting and honoring our flag, the fallen soldiers, and the ones who have and are fighting for our country to be free. Suddenly doesn’t seem to be important anymore for people. That’s why some sit, not pay attention, keep headphones in, and during football games kneel. How is showing respect? Ask this question “Does the NFL league rulebook require players to stand for the anthem?” The NFL Guidebook states

National Anthem Protests For the most part of 2016 and throughout the 2017 National Football League’s season viewers have seen many protests from players demonstrated by kneeling or holding a fist up during our country’s national anthem. The players are protesting because of African American discrimination and police brutality which has become a very strong subject politically. There is a large debate whether the players should be forced to stand to show respect to our country’s flag and the military

Since the 1918 World Series the National Anthem has been played at sporting events. The anthem is a symbol for the soldiers who raised the flag after the horrors of cannon bombardment during the war of 1812. Some people seem to think that the anthem has no connection to a sporting event, others find the anthem to be discriminatory. During the anthem we’re asked to stand to remind ourselves of the sacrifice American’s have made for our freedoms. At a recent 49ers football game, Quarterback Colin

Protesting the National Anthem Today there is controversy on whether or not NFL players should stand or kneel for the national anthem, why they should or should not, the consequences for doing it, and I personally think that if you are playing the game you love on a football field that you are not forced to play on, you should respect the song and flag that represents the people giving up their life for you to play that game. If you disagree with the way the United States is functioning, find a

The controversial issue of protesting the National Anthem has plagued the United States since the year of 2016. Disputes have occurred over whether or not the athletes should be able to display their opinion to the public even if the demonstration offends our armed forces. Many say the protests are useless because the kneeling is diverting the public eye from the original issue; the “anti-protest” collection also agrees that the kneeling is not unconstitutional, and it should be restricted by the

"The issue of kneeling has nothing to do with race. It is about respect for our Country, Flag and National Anthem. NFL must respect this!" Said Donald J. Trump The President of the United States of America. We the people should show our respects to the Men who established this country. For example, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington. Are all resectebly the people who founded America. For instance, San Francisco 49ers'