Goodell calls Trump's comments "divisive"

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(09-23-2017, 11:05 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Speaking specifically about the anthem, what are the acceptable perimeters of respect? If I have my hand over my heart, but leave my hat on, is that OK or am I an SOB who should be escorted from the stadium? What if I have the squirts and don't feel like standing? Have I trampled on a sacred tradition?  And yes, I'm being a bit sarcastic - a bit.

Standing for the anthem is a purely symbolic gesture, as is kneeling in protest. One gesture is showing respect for the freedoms we have, while the other is exercising one of those very freedoms. I support both.

BTW, how the hell did we end up in PnR?

If you do any of the things you mention with the intention of going against decorum then yes you are disrespecting the flag. But yes, you have the right to disrespect the flag if you so choose and many men have died fighting for that flag to give you the right to disrespect it.