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Post by osuft3 on Aug 3, 2020 21:49:32 GMT -8
Even though they have a right to disrespect the National Anthem and the U. S. Flag, I don't agree with the demonstration by those that choose to do so. In the attempt to bring attention to real injustices, perceived injustices are folded into the mix. Some have chosen with heart-felt inspiration, and some have gone along with to avoid consternation. I believe the latter to be the path of the organizations.
I admire the few that have chosen to stand, true to their beliefs and convictions. They should not have to explain their choice, but that seems to be expected now. It takes more courage to stand alone than to follow a crowd.
I won't be watching teams on television that kneel in unison, and if Oregon State University adopts that position, I won't be watching them either. My choice.
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Aug 4, 2020 9:10:37 GMT -8
Those who kneel are also being true to their beliefs and convictions.
Kneeling is not "disrespecting" anything. It's expressing your Constitutional right to your own opinion.
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Post by beaverdude on Aug 4, 2020 9:24:30 GMT -8
Those who kneel are also being true to their beliefs and convictions. Kneeling is not "disrespecting" anything. It's expressing your Constitutional right to your own opinion. Really? The same thing can be said by the people who use the N-word. I lost friends in Lebanon in 1983 (had I reenlisted I would have been there too). Standing for The Anthem honors them and others who have sacrificed for this country. Kneeling is spitting in their faces. If you're going to spit in their faces then you have to live with the consequences. We show our disdain by changing the channel and not buying their products.
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Post by TheGlove on Aug 4, 2020 9:39:45 GMT -8
This topic is such a dead horse. People aren't going to change their minds, unfortunately.
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