One would think that the backlash of public outrage and declining revenues of the National Football League following the antics of quarterback Colin Kaepernick (who, during the 2016 season, took up the practice of kneeling for the national anthem to highlight alleged racial injustice) would not only have tempered his misplaced and inappropriate protest, but would have encouraged other players, the NFL and sports-related organizations to take a more respectful and cautious stance on the issue. This has obviously not been the case.
While America’s pro football fans do not consist solely of fire-breathing conservatives, the character of the sport – team spirit, fair play and a will to win – is closely tied to traditional American values. These values of course are antithetical to the values of those on the left, who are lauding Kaepernick’s exploits as though he were a nascent Mahatma Gandhi...........Read more
While America’s pro football fans do not consist solely of fire-breathing conservatives, the character of the sport – team spirit, fair play and a will to win – is closely tied to traditional American values. These values of course are antithetical to the values of those on the left, who are lauding Kaepernick’s exploits as though he were a nascent Mahatma Gandhi...........Read more
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