I think we’re all getting sick of talking about this, but some people just don’t get it. Some people think that sitting or otherwise making a display during the National Anthem is disrespectful to the flag and to the military. There have been a lot of people spewing hatred toward guys who sat during the anthem and even some aimed at the players who locked arms or engaged in some other display.
And of course that is completely beside the point. Anyone who has paid attention, would realize the point is not to disrespect the military. The point is to draw attention to social injustice, inequality and the divisive nature our so-called president has created.
We understand how some people might be uncomfortable with this. What we don’t understand is the ignorance to the very right these protesters are exercising. You know, free speech.
“I love America! Except when someone exercises a right and makes a statement I don’t agree with! Only my opinion can be voiced in an open forum!”
I mean, straight-up bullshit.
But hey, in many cases there’s no cure for ignorance.
Anyway, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was asked about the protests and the general mood surrounding the issue. What he said might surprise you.
Here is #Packers QB Aaron Rodgers' full answer to the question about reaction he's seen to protests during the anthem and what comes next. pic.twitter.com/VPfjcnEi3n
— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) September 26, 2017
And that’s spot on. Rodgers is no dummy.
Yesterday, tight end Lance Kendricks, who sat on Sunday, said no one will be sitting going forward. We do expect to see an act of team and hopefully, organizational unity in the weeks to follow.
Rodgers has asked fans to join in and wouldn’t that be amazing if everyone did. There’s probably a better chance of that happening now that we’ve weeded out some of the Confederate flag-waving hillbillies who have sworn off the Packers because their small minds cannot comprehend the situation.
Unfortunately, we still doubt it will be an absolute showing. Some people don’t give a shit about the real issue. Rodgers is 100 percent right — it’s about equality.
And here’s a guy who doesn’t like to be controversial. He’s image-conscious, but we applaud him for speaking out for what’s right.