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Undocumented PhD
Having the right to do something doesn’t make it not trashy and disrespectful. I don’t get texts from my family who have died for that flag anymore. For anyone in the NFL, NBA, NHL, or any other league who decide to kneel for it are disrespecting them and it’s no wonder people tune out.My father was in the Navy during Vietnam, my 2 favorite Aunts were in the Army during the Korean War, one of my closest friends was in the Army, another close friend was a Marine and a cousin that I am fairly close with was in the Army during the Gulf War.
My father and 2 Aunts are gone, none of them would have allowed politics to stop them watching sports and my 2 friends and cousin are also still watching all sports. In fact, my friend that was in the Army will be here tomorrow to watch the Lakers game. My cousin is a die hard Arizona Cardinals, Suns and D'Backs fan. I get texts from him talking shit on my Seahawks, Lakers and Dodgers pretty regularly. lol
None of them like what is going on and don't like the kneeling, etc., but they also understand that is their right. It actually bothers me more than it does them.
Everyone is reacting differently. I just don't think folks who have decided to stop whatever sport(s) for whatever reason shouldn't be in forums making negative comments to people who choose to continue watching.