Anthem Protest Bengals

[Essex Johnson]

(08-22-2017, 06:03 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: A couple of things in regard to the Anthem protests.  As far as I can tell, there are rules and procedure for observance of the flag and National Anthem.  However, there is no punishment for failure to observe the flag code.  So, if a player or fan in attendance wishes to make a statement by not observing flag code, that is basically their choice.  Who are we to attempt to know what's going on in the hearts and minds of people that we don't even know?  If any Bengals chose that route, I would be disappointed, but they may have good reason.  Not for me to judge.  Personally, I choose to observe the flag code. (unless of course I've pregamed a little too hard, and forget what I'm doing)  


http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/02/national-anthem-etiquette-what-to-do-at-a-sporting-event-or-political-rally/


The actual flag code, if anyone wishes to observe proper procedure.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/36/301


Notice how the official flag code always says "should", and not "must".  Meaning to me, that they left room for just this sort of situation.

I believe people are missing the issue it's not about them kneeling or sitting it's about the decision of the owners deciding not to enforce them kneeling or sitting my point is when they enter the field they are under the owners supervision , they work for the owner. For example let's say I was working on Martin Luther King day and they said they were going to take a moment of silence and I would not do it I could lose my job. I believe the owner has the right to allow them to stay behind in the locker room if they are not going to honor the flag due to it being an embarrassment to the owner and hurting their business