09-24-2017, 11:09 PM
(09-24-2017, 10:56 PM)Benton Wrote: But it still begs the questions, how many employers require their employees to make political statements on the clock?
Standing for the anthem is no more a political statement than a simple showing of respect for the country it represents. This is apparent in the fact that players stood for the UK national anthem in London.
Quote:I see your point, but it's not like McDonald's or Generic Steel Mill Inc is starting every shift with the anthem. Working at The Gap doesn't require you to swear fealty to anything.
The anthem is not the Pledge of Allegiance. During the Olympics everyone present stands for the anthem of the gold medal winner. This is doen out of respect, not out of allegiance or as a political statement.
Quote:Personally, my scruples aren't that big. If someone would pay me $3 million a year and all I've got to do is stand up during the anthem, drive my shoulder into someone's chest and not get arrested... I'd stand up during the anthem, drive my shoulder into someone's chest and not get arrested.
I suppose the gestalt protest mindset has a lot to do with it. Lots of people thinking they're making a difference, sound and fury signifying nothing. A paramedic or firefighter on shift right now will make more of a difference tonight than most of these NFL players will in their entire lives. I suppose when you get paid millions to play a game you need to convince yourself you're more important than you really are.
