That football player doesn't have to stand for the national anthem. Freedom of speech and all that.
On the other hand, I don't have to like it. It's disrespect for the flag, and to the Republic for which it stands. I plan to avoid watching his team play, and I'll call him a scumbag. My free speech rights.
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An interesting dichotomy brought up on another website:
One football player is 'praised' for not standing for the national anthem, but another is condemned for kneeling, bowing his head, and praying on the sideline after a great play.
As Heinlein wrote in his Future History series, these are the "Crazy Years".
Robert A Heinlein, very perceptive writer. He's been dead for many years, but his stuff still reads like it's right up to date.
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