09-24-2017, 02:07 PM
(09-24-2017, 11:05 AM)BonnieBengal Wrote: If any Bengals kneel I'm out. So this could be my last day as a Bengals fan and NFL fan.
I'm not watching any NFL today (Bengals included) due the the league-wide protest. I will also not be watching any Bengals games that start with them intentionally disrespecting once sacred traditions that are meant to unify our nation. The Anthem used to be the one moment where we all put our differences aside and respected the freedoms we're graced with. Now that's gone, as is our escape from politics (sports).
(09-24-2017, 11:20 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Even though it is clearly their right to kneel in protest, I do not support these displays. I don't much care for politics to be injected into every facet of our lives. With the NFL losing viewers and sponsors, one would think that they would opt to not have the cameras drawing attention to these acts.
You would think, yet they've done nothing to stop or even slow the protests despite declining ratings and attendance.
(09-24-2017, 12:10 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Sick of the BS kneeling before games. It is their right to protest. It is Trump's right to tell the world he thinks it is BS. Funny, one group who wants respect has disrespected the free speech of the President.
They kneel and my many years of buying 6 seats in the club section will end after this year. I will speak with my wallet.
Funny how Trump is getting slammed for saying what most Americans are thinking. Shouldn't that be his job? People say he should work with the protesters and find some compromise. That sounds great and all, but "compromise" in this scenario would probably alienate the 99.9% of cops who aren't murderers. Trump is in a tough spot, especially with the entire national media against him, as well as all black athletes.
(09-24-2017, 12:37 PM)leonardfan40 Wrote: Yep seems like anytime free speech comes up nowadays it's people claiming theirs is being disrespected by those that don't agree. You're allowed to disrespect the flag, others won't be ok with that which is also allowed (which you clearly knew and we're counting on or you wouldn't have done it). Trump to my knowledge hasn't tried to jail any of them so he's entitled to his opinion too without it denying free speech.
As for the protests in general I think it's perfectly reasonable to have concerns about some of the things going on in this country, but voicing them in a manner like this is not the way to do it. This protest is divisive which will not bring about change, only war. Collin Kaepernick is not part of the solution, he's just causing further division and hatred...real leaders unify people on both sides, not divide them. People who set out to divide should not be labeled heros and followed even if their intentions may be good.
As for the Bengals, I'd be extremely disappointed to see them kneeling but not the least bit surprised. I'd be perfectly fine if they all locked arms like the browns did, especially if it included more than just the players. Nothing wrong with a protest, but you don't have to disrespect the flag, your freedom, those that have died for it, and this country to do it. If you want more support and to unify then don't keep this kneeling thing going. I for one can not support it.
And sorry, went a little into the P&R realm there
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Btw, Takeo's blog post was pathetically out of touch. I'm sure the average black man (or any average person) can relate to the plight of millionaire athletes. He stopped just short of comparing them to slaves. Embarrassing.
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