dollars 2 donuts Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 What if they prostrated themselves (laying face down, flat...a religiously humbling position) during the national anthem? Please, I am not trying to start a debate on this board about the politics of the abortion issue but more just a "what if"...what would you feel about that? It's freedom of speech. It's most likely a position by those players to give a voice to the innocent. Btw, just for the record, I am not against the current protests. I wish they wouldn't do it during the national anthem, but I do get it.
4_kidd_4 Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 Id probably watch the game same as I did last week, and then wake up monday and go to work.
LeGOATski Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 It would be the same situation. There's no point in discussing the same scenario, but under a different context. Might as well just discuss the topic at hand.
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 I can see through my crystal ball. Off to the PPP. Or locked
K D Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 People can do whatever they want and people can react to it however they want. Both sides have the freedom to express themselves so I wish they would stop talking about it!
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 What if they prostrated themselves (laying face down, flat...a religiously humbling position) during the national anthem? Please, I am not trying to start a debate on this board about the politics of the abortion issue but more just a "what if"...what would you feel about that? It's freedom of speech. It's most likely a position by those players to give a voice to the innocent. Btw, just for the record, I am not against the current protests. I wish they wouldn't do it during the national anthem, but I do get it. A bunch of people would get offended, then a bunch of people would become offended by the people who are offended. Those people would then be found offensive by those initially offended. There'd be a flurry of viral social media posts, it would be the hott st topic everyone is talking about. Then some other thing would happen and people would start worrying about how/if that offends them
Royale with Cheese Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 Id probably watch the game same as I did last week, and then wake up monday and go to work. Pretty much this.
TheElectricCompany Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) It would be much, much more controversial. I think it was proven by Tim Tebow, people do NOT like religious demonstration in sports, even if you're a choir boy. The social media lynch mob would be out in force, more than what you've seen against the kneelers. Edited September 26, 2017 by TheElectricCompany
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 26, 2017 Author Posted September 26, 2017 A bunch of people would get offended, then a bunch of people would become offended by the people who are offended. Those people would then be found offensive by those initially offended. There'd be a flurry of viral social media posts, it would be the hott st topic everyone is talking about. Then some other thing would happen and people would start worrying about how/if that offends them I love you, man! Exactly! Actually, to get to what may be my point (I'm not even sure) we either need to get rid of the protests or get rid of the anthem...or let it happen and have it play out its course.
jimmy10 Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 A quote from Matthew about praying in public comes to mind....
Coach Tuesday Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 Can we protest these threads? You cant see me but Im kneeling. Or maybe, Im typing with my knuckles. Enough!
oldmanfan Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 What if they prostrated themselves (laying face down, flat...a religiously humbling position) during the national anthem? Please, I am not trying to start a debate on this board about the politics of the abortion issue but more just a "what if"...what would you feel about that? It's freedom of speech. It's most likely a position by those players to give a voice to the innocent. Btw, just for the record, I am not against the current protests. I wish they wouldn't do it during the national anthem, but I do get it. If the team owner was OK with it then it's fine. And I may agree or disagree.
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 26, 2017 Author Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) Can we protest these threads? You cant see me but Im kneeling. Or maybe, Im typing with my knuckles. Enough! Mods, I will not be offended by what you do with this thread. I won't be kneeling if you move it. Edited September 26, 2017 by dollars 2 donuts
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 This is probably best suited for PPP. For the record, yes, it would probably annoy me in a way the current protests don't. But I wouldn't stop watching, or endlessly complain, or campaign for them to be fired.
Nanker Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 While some prefer to do this to players who demonstrate: Gun rights advocates should do this during the national anthem: Players who want lower taxes could do this: Those that want a stronger military could demonstrate their feelings by doing this: Meanwhile people in the stands and watching at home could show their disinterest in WTF players think and feel could do this: How long before we see this: And sooner or later the advertisers will be doing this: As for me...
Otto Graham Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 It would be much more meaningful than these current protects/demonstrations but it would not be the proper venue
mjt328 Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 Despite the sarcastic comments, it's a legitimate question. I'm very much in favor of sports figures using their fame for good causes. I'm very much in favor of them speaking their mind on public issues. I'm very much in favor of peaceful protesting. I'm very much in favor of freedom of speech. But I just wish they had kept politics out of the sport itself. There is a time and place for everything. And this wasn't it. By using NFL games and the National Anthem, these football players have caused a massive distraction. Sports should be a time for us to stop the serious political talk and relax. Instead of enjoying the Bills win this week, my mind has been on the protests. This has also drawn a line in the sand (to borrow a quote from Eric Wood) among the American citizens. Support football or the support the United States. Many people feel like they can't do both. The media (as usual) is using this whole thing as more ammunition to make the president look crazy and out-of-touch with the American people. But there is a large chunk of the population that agrees 100% with his comments, and you better believe this whole thing will negatively hurt football's ratings in the end.
Max Fischer Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 What if they prostrated themselves (laying face down, flat...a religiously humbling position) during the national anthem? Please, I am not trying to start a debate on this board about the politics of the abortion issue but more just a "what if"...what would you feel about that? It's freedom of speech. It's most likely a position by those players to give a voice to the innocent. Btw, just for the record, I am not against the current protests. I wish they wouldn't do it during the national anthem, but I do get it. I'd then watch the game and probably drink beer.
Mrbojanglezs Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 The left wing never accepts religious protests unless its Muslims, which is ironic because Sharia law is the opposite of what they believe in.
Max Fischer Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 Despite the sarcastic comments, it's a legitimate question. I'm very much in favor of sports figures using their fame for good causes. I'm very much in favor of them speaking their mind on public issues. I'm very much in favor of peaceful protesting. I'm very much in favor of freedom of speech. But I just wish they had kept politics out of the sport itself. There is a time and place for everything. And this wasn't it. By using NFL games and the National Anthem, these football players have caused a massive distraction. Sports should be a time for us to stop the serious political talk and relax. Instead of enjoying the Bills win this week, my mind has been on the protests. This has also drawn a line in the sand (to borrow a quote from Eric Wood) among the American citizens. Support football or the support the United States. Many people feel like they can't do both. The media (as usual) is using this whole thing as more ammunition to make the president look crazy and out-of-touch with the American people. But there is a large chunk of the population that agrees 100% with his comments, and you better believe this whole thing will negatively hurt football's ratings in the end. Far as I can tell, the protests did not disrupt the games for one second. All started on time and did not have any effect once the games began. If by "distraction" the protests have called attention to a major social issue, well, then mission accomplished. The left wing never accepts religious protests unless its Muslims, which is ironic because Sharia law is the opposite of what they believe in. You don't believe American Muslims have the right to protest?
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