Anthem Protest Bengals

[SunsetBengal]

(08-22-2017, 08:20 PM)pally Wrote: Why do we even play the anthem before a sporting event?  The NFL isn't some national level team or anything. I love our country but where else in American society besides the military do we play the anthem before going to work?  Shoot we don't even play it at the beginning of the school day, a government meeting, or a court proceeding.

I would not choose to protest the way some players have...but I understand why some of chosen this method.

History of National Anthem at sporting events

Fairly interesting article.  ESPN not my favorite source, but they do a good job telling this story.