Why I Don T Stand For The National Anthem

He also refused to wear a black lives matter t shirt instead opting for his normal jersey.

Why i don t stand for the national anthem.

Isaac chose to break from his team and stand for the national anthem. I am a combat veteran. Clay travis claytravis september 13 2020. My mother taught me there is a time and place for everything.

It s our religion and it should be respected just like anybody else who chooses a different religion johnson said. It is more than just patriotism. When we stand for the playing of our great anthem we devote a few minutes to the remembrance of what our country stands for. Orlando magic player jonathan.

In course of weeks a complete collapse of hallowed american ritual. Now just one athlete refuses to kneel during anthem. Bad bad look for all. Why the nfl is playing black national anthem before games evidently almost all of the nfl s 32 team owners who vote on policy changes agreed with goodell s initial assessment.

Once he explains why he doesn t stand he is left alone. Most of the time players stand on the sidelines as the national anthem is sung before an nfl game but thursday night s season opener between the houston texans and the. Why do americans stand for the u s. If you don t understand why ask them.

And this is why the nfl ratings tanked on opening night. When he started just one athlete refused to stand for national anthem. It is a statement. I venture to say most veterans stand proudly for the anthem.

Many families do and mine always stayed quiet while listening. The symbol of the anthem and flag is about unity. Because the anthem is larger than the individual. It s an act of solidarity against those who oppose the princ.

Please stand for the playing of the national anthem it is a command. Flag and the national anthem.