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Old 09-26-2017, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk View Post
The 1st amendment applies only to government impeding speech. not employers. It is a crock of **** to refer to what the NFL players are doing as free speech.
Yes! when I was working, I always had in the back of my mind that I represented my employer while I was being paid.

The whole thing baffles me. They don't like Trump? Is Trump the American flag? Is Trump the Star Spangled Banner?


They want to protest racial inequality? Go to the schools, show kids on the edge that you can make it. Be a role model. Inspire them. Maybe even fund a program for smart kids who have no inspiration.