[cegallup]

I was real proud of Breeze when I heard and saw his comments; a real patriot who spoke up.

BUT, the apology was truly unfortunate. As someone mentioned, his "agent" got to him.

"Political Correctness" is a major component of taking this country Down.

Yielding to these radicals and terrorists, "taking a knee" - is acknowledging defeat and subservience.

Repeat, I'm saddened when a real American - one who is wildly popular and successful - is cowered by the MOB.

[ellenwelsh]

Celebrities of all ilks would do well to keep their opinions to themselves. They are where they are because of their abilities and talents, not what they think or believe.

[cherylncliff]

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.

Thousands of good christians kneel in church each week. Is that desecrating the church or their beliefs. No! It is considered a sign of respect. When knights of old knealt in front of the king, was that disrespect? No! It was a way to show homage and fealty to that institution before which they knealt. These players are respecting the flag and the country while still communicating that they repect these things despite the prejudice and unjust treatment they receive due to the color of their skin.

[cherylncliff]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

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

Drew Brees Apologizes (click here)

It takes a bigger man to do the right thing in the first place rather than simply trying to please the public. Sad that he did it in the first place.

[Tom2172]

No! It the death of free speech
It’s the mob demanding total compliance
Diversity of thought not tolerated!
Bulling by the mob until compliance with their group think
It’s the death of freedom

[erojohn]

Your opinion is your right. Your quote about it bullies. Should have been removed prior to posting. Brees had my respect but no more. He was bullied. He caved. End of story.

[cheweycat]

The minute you use the word “thugs”, you lost me. It seems to be a convenient “Fox news” type of categorizing anyone who does not agree with your point of view.

[cheweycat]

What’s the point of your comment?

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by cheweycat

The minute you use the word “thugs”, you lost me. It seems to be a convenient “Fox news” type of categorizing anyone who does not agree with your point of view.

Obama stands by the term 'thugs,' White House says

President Obama doesn't regret using the term "thug" in describing the violent rioters in Baltimore this week, spokesman Josh Earnest said Wednesday.

"Whether it's arson or, you know, the looting of a liquor store ... those were thuggish acts," Earnest said.

In discussing the riots Tuesday, Obama assailed the "criminals and thugs who tore up the place," and described them as a distraction from the real issues of police brutality.

Obama stands by the term 'thugs,' White House says

[bmit16]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

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?"

One way to show BLM is for Blacks to stop killing blacks in major cities. The statistics do not show systemic problems in police departments and black lives be taken. In fact the numbers are down 90% over the past 40 years. To not stand for the flag is disgracing the people who fought for the very freedoms we enjoy. It has nothing to do with police brutality or BLM.

If you do not see this and stand for anything else then You are missing the point and part of the problem. Show me anywhere in history where anti fascism has survived. Every society that has ever succumbed to it has fallen hard in no time at all. Fact check that!

[Heyitsrick]

Originally Posted by cherylncliff

Thousands of good christians kneel in church each week. Is that desecrating the church or their beliefs. No! It is considered a sign of respect. When knights of old knealt in front of the king, was that disrespect? No! It was a way to show homage and fealty to that institution before which they knealt. These players are respecting the flag and the country while still communicating that they repect these things despite the prejudice and unjust treatment they receive due to the color of their skin.

Why don't we instead rely upon Kaepernick's own words to describe why he was taking a knee:

Originally Posted by Colin Kaepernick

I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.

I'm not sure where the "respect" mentioned here in this thread is coming from. Now, people can surely agree with his point of view. That goes without question. But to say there's "respect" in this action seems contrary to his own words. To me, he's saying he cannot respect the flag - or the nation it represents - because of what he sees.

[Diane Allen]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

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?"

The platform of Black Life Matters calls for de-funding public safety officers (aka police) in our communities. Millions have been donated to this effort from our "celebrities & sports figures", as well as our left thinking fellow Americans. Please think about this seriously. Do we really want to support this?

[tenorgirl]

[QUOTE=ColdNoMore;1777116]It takes a big man, who is showing true leadership...to do this.

Drew Brees Apologizes (click here)[/QUOTE

Backing down for something you believe in shows weakness of character. Brees has as much right to disagree with disrespect for the flag as Kapetnick does for kneeling for the flag. The only thing Brees should be apologizing for is the lack of respect the other athletes have for what the flag stands for. It doesn’t stand for police brutality, it doesn’t stand for looting and violence, it doesn’t stand for political divide, it doesn’t stand for my way or the highway. The flag represents freedoms given to us all and expects others to respect those freedoms . To do otherwise is going down a road toward a police state, communism, nazism whatever you want to call it. Don’t disrespect the symbol, disrespect the people who have brought this great country to the place we are today.

[kenoc7]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

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

Other ways to protest.

How many times does it have to be said so that people understand - IT WASN'T ABOUT THE FLAG.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Diane Allen

The platform of Black Life Matters calls for de-funding public safety officers (aka police) in our communities. Millions have been donated to this effort from our "celebrities & sports figures", as well as our left thinking fellow Americans. Please think about this seriously. Do we really want to support this?

NO!

This should be an easy one for the silent majority to stand and be counted.