[ColdNoMore]

It takes a big man, who is showing true leadership...to do this.

Drew Brees Apologizes (click here)

Drew Brees has issued an apology after receiving major blowback for his comments regarding the #TakeAKnee movement in the NFL, just over a week after the killing of George Floyd in police custody.

The New Orleans Saints quarterback came under fire by many for saying in an interview with Yahoo Sports, published Wednesday, that he "will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States" when asked about the movement that Colin Kaepernick started in 2016.

Brees, 41, shared a lengthy Instagram post on Thursday to apologize for his comments, alongside a photo of a white person and a black person clasping hands.

"I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community, and anyone I hurt with my comments yesterday," the athlete wrote. "In speaking with some of you, it breaks my heart to know the pain I have caused."

"In an attempt to talk about respect, unity, and solidarity centered around the American flag and the national anthem, I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country," he continued. "They lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy. Instead, those words have become divisive and hurtful and have misled people into believing that somehow I am an enemy. This could not be further from the truth, and is not an accurate reflection of my heart or my character."

[daddymac1127]

I was taught not to desecrate or dishonor the American Flag. To me Kneeling during the national anthem is doing just that. If we allow anyone to do whatever they want as long as they can later justify it because of an injustice or disagreement won't we have anarchy at some point?

I just wish that the football players had used another means to show Black Lives matter.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by daddymac1127

I was taught not to desecrate or dishonor the American Flag. To me Kneeling during the national anthem is doing just that. If we allow anyone to do whatever they want as long as they can later justify it because of an injustice or disagreement won't we have anarchy at some point?

I just wish that the football players had used another means to show Black Lives matter.

Just like Brees did initially, you've totally missed the whole point.

I'm also curious, as to your suggestion(s) on what other "means" should be used to show that..."Black Lives matter?"

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

The flag is a symbol used by many groups to push there causes for good and bad example for bad , 100 flags outside a used car dealer and for good what Colin did. His act while unpopular by some created more awareness, volunteers and money for social justice programs are in America but apparently not enough . He was never disrespecting the flag . I fought for freedom for all people to be able peacefully protest against whatever Injustice they feel.

[Stu from NYC]

Our flag is sacred and should never be disrespected in any manner at all.

Other ways to protest.

[GoodLife]

Nobody cares what celebrities, athletes, musicians have to say. Their ability to throw a spiral or make faces for the camera have nothing to do with making sound moral decisions.

Drew's agent probably told him his sponsors were getting blowback so make an apology. Big whoop.

[manaboutown]

He was faced with losing all the millions he was making from playing football and sponsorships. His original statement came from the heart. His apology was from his pocketbook. No doubt there were threats on his life and his family from the assortment of America hating thugs who are out to destroy civilization as well.

[JimJohnson]

Originally Posted by daddymac1127

I was taught not to desecrate or dishonor the American Flag. To me Kneeling during the national anthem is doing just that. If we allow anyone to do whatever they want as long as they can later justify it because of an injustice or disagreement won't we have anarchy at some point?

I just wish that the football players had used another means to show Black Lives matter.

I disagree. I’m a 22 year Army Veteran and have great respect for what Kaepernick did. He had a large audience to bring an incredibly important issue to the forefront. God Bless Kaepernick.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

He was faced with losing all the millions he was making from playing football and sponsorships. His original statement came from the heart. His apology was from his pocketbook. No doubt there were threats on his life and his family from the assortment of America hating thugs who are out to destroy civilization as well.

I think you hit the nail on the head.

[billethkid]

If they were truly genuine in their beliefs and comments they would not have to walk back or apologize after getting electronic social feed back.

In my opinion, a major problem in too much of the communicating of today.

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

It takes a big man, who is showing true leadership...to do this.

Drew Brees Apologizes (click here)

Should never apologise,

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by billethkid

If they were truly genuine in their beliefs and comments they would not have to walk back or apologize after getting electronic social feed back.

In my opinion, a major problem in too much of the communicating of today.

So no one is allowed to change their minds, or to acknowledge and admit...that they might have had it wrong initially?

That people should always stay with their original/knee-jerk comments and should never show "weakness"...by admitting they might have been wrong?

Even though it takes real leadership and a spine...to admit to being wrong?

And that there is too much press/media...reporting on what is REALLY occurring?


WOW...just wow.

[ColdNoMore]

What is said here, is that the military pledges their allegiance to the Constitution Of The United States and US citizens...NOT to any single person or party.

Good for those who had the courage, patriotism and spine...to put out and sign this.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

I disagree. I’m a 22 year Army Veteran and have great respect for what Kaepernick did. He had a large audience to bring an incredibly important issue to the forefront. God Bless Kaepernick.

I too respect this man's courage even if he has done some bone-headed things along with them.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

Should never apologise,

Since this attitude is a major root of so many of our current problems...this bears repeating.

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

So no one is allowed to change their minds, or to acknowledge and admit...that they might have had it wrong initially?

That people should always stay with their original/knee-jerk comments and should never show "weakness"...by admitting they might have been wrong?

Even though it takes real leadership and a spine...to admit to being wrong?

WOW...just wow.