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.