Im watching. People have the right to not stand. OK! I wonder how many of these suddenly ultra patriotic folks stood in their living rooms while the Anthem was being played. People this is not a big deal unless we make it one. We have more important issues to be concerned about.

omg

Where we're you born!

JDPower. I am going to look this up and see if it holds water;

Poll: Anthem protests biggest reason NFL viewers stopped watching - CBSSports.com

I turned off the NFL< MLB and NBA a long time ago. Too much money to play with balls.

This is not helping their cause at all it is just making people angry.

Goodbye NFL. Hello Collegiate Football. USMC Vet.

Really! The whole world is watching and our enemies are laughing! The NFL just made this political.

Thank You to all the Vets. I will always stand for our flag, anthem and country. I am done with NFL!!!!

I would rather watch girls field hockey. Felt somewhat relieved to not watch the games lately. I do take a peek at the the records and see they have saved me a lot of time. God knows I love Pro Football and look forward to the start each year but this year something else is in the plan. You disrespect the flag or our service members and you are done to me, finished. At least we still have baseball. Remember when this started and nobody really paid attention except to speak of Kaepernick's rites, good job.

Standing for the National Anthem is something old people like me were taught to do as children and we did it cheerfully and willingly and proudly and often with tears in our eyes.. It is a tradition and a rule of sorts and until I die I will do it simply because I love this country. I will use my first amendment rights to speak out against issues I don't agree with at other times, but as long as I can, I will stand for the flag.

It is also an NFL RULE which when violated usually results in big fines. This time it didn't! NFL IS POLITICIZING OUR ANTHEM.

Will continue to watch the NFL.

SORRY. I had you confused with another person. YOU are a girl person and........You like our Villages restaurants.

Those that believe it's OK to disrespect our nation, or just don't care, will watch.
Those that believe it's disrespect, and care, will not watch.

And there will be very, very many who don't fall into either category.

I remember as the Vietnam war dragged along and events like the Kent State massacrre were occurring some people did not stand during the anthem at ballgames. I stood, but didn't cast much judgement, because that was their silent protest. And I was sick of all the flag burning.

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Peaceful Protest
 

I wonder if the occupant of the White House agrees with this quote from President Kennedy?

“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable."


That is what makes America great.

Nope...no way
 

Never watched sports. Always felt they were over rated and over paid. Needless to say I will never watch NFL......

I watched Monday Night football and America's team, The Dallas Cowboys, made me proud.

I turned off the NFL and NBA a while ago. To me sports is an escape from politics and every day issues. With the athletes and commentators consistently bringing in politics has taken the fun out of the games. We are enjoying the time we have freed up to do other things.

I didn't watch because I am proud of my country,
and dam glad to be fortunate enough to live here.

I enjoy watching professional football. The kneeling in protest does not bother me. I will continue to watch - along with millions of other fans.

Thank goodness, it is an escape from politics! :a20:

Not watching NFL. Go Navy football!! Had hoped to support Penn State, but doesn't look like we can this year. I have so much to say but Bob tells me to keep my mouth shut.....

Protest...such a shame....

We need to hear what jack says by a man of color. Jack has no idea what these players are thinking and feeling. So, good thought, but a bad example.

I also enjoy pro football, and until the last week or so, only 2 players or so did anything.

They are NOT protesting the flag or the country, despite the claims.

What might be the next industry told what they should do ?

Told correctly by a white man.

act.tv - Watch this and you'll never think about Dallas,...

Another Vet here, chiming in.. BOYCOTT the NFL!

While many Americans treated returning veterans horribly it is also worth remembering how many times our politicians of both parties lied to us about Vietnam. Without protests of citizens including many returning veterans many more lives may have been lost in a unnecessary war. Let us all be aware, many in government still attempt to lie and or distract us from the real problems facing our great country. Whatever your politics may I recommend Ken Burn's Vietnam documentary on PBS. My admiration and respect for those who served was reinforced and my disgust for upper levels of the military and politicians and their concern for promotions or the next election was intense. Are protests pleasant to watch especially if they conflict with our views of the world? No. Are they sometimes necessary? Vietnam may offer an important lesson.

Agree there.

They had other choices to make their views known.

Disrespecting the National Anthem, the Flag and all who defend it is pure unadulterated BS!

Some feel if they explain why the players were doing what they did, that makes it OK to act disrespectfully.

And of course the media and the ever present camera is always there to amplify any resistance activity. It is noteworthy how they conveniently avoided the counter protesting fans in the audience.
Funny how that works.

Just another deterioration and watering down of America's core values.

As for this veteran: YES SIR I'M WITH YOU.

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Didn't watch.

:BigApplause: well said

I think it is more of an issue of manners and the old "time and place for everything".

It is like a person who has had a bad marriage disrupting a wedding.

We are boycotting the NFL, and I have discontinued the NFL ticket. Additionally, we will no longer purchase Nike brand items in response to their support of the players.