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09-05-2016, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by HeyGeorge
It is his absolute right to sit through the anthem. If his employer doesn't have a policy against it, his job shouldn't be in jeopardy over it. But perception is reality. It is also the fans right to weigh in. Ask the Dixie Chicks about the stupid remark they made in London about President Bush. Their fans stopped buying their records, the fans stopped buying concert tickets. And their careers went down the toilet. If fans stop buying tickets for 49er's games, it is their choice. The reality is that celebrities who count on the public to support their careers have an obligation to those fans. The smart ones remain neutral on social and political issues.
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Colin Kaepernick jersey sales soar in week since protest - NY Daily News
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The 49ers backup quarterback is now the team’s top-selling jersey on their website, jumping from 20th to first, according to Mike Rosenberg of the Seattle Times.
He is also the fifth-highest selling jersey in the entire league, according to NFL.com.
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