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Originally Posted by mountainman

I stand proudly for the anthem, but support the right of others to kneel, turn their backs, or downright disrespect our flag. In my opinion, that right proves how strong and noble our flag IS.

But from a business standpoint, if NFL owners feel they are being used for a platform, or the forum they provide exploited at real cost to their brand and financial interests, why no simply STOP PLAYING THE ANTHEM.

Not everything is about politics. And there would be nothing unpatriotic about shutting down the anthem before games. Owners are not required to provide players with any particular opportunity to protest.

And before you call such a potential move cowardly, I'll reiterate..not everything is about God and country..the NFL HAS EVERY RIGHT TO PROTECT ITS BRAND AND FINANCIAL INTERESTS.

And I would LOVE to see protesters demand with a straight face that the anthem be resumed-just so they can display contempt for it. How ridiculous would THAT be??????

Kapernick owes me and anyone else who served in the military this courtesy. And you owe us the same.