Why I Don T Stand For The National Anthem

Because the anthem is larger than the individual.

Why i don t stand for the national anthem.

I am a combat veteran. 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. In course of weeks a complete collapse of hallowed american ritual. Many families do and mine always stayed quiet while listening.

Please stand for the playing of the national anthem it is a command. Once he explains why he doesn t stand he is left alone. It is a statement. In the midst of the nfl controversy over players who take a knee instead of standing for the national anthem let us remember the.

Bad bad look for all. Orlando magic player jonathan. Johnson also mentioned that he never had any complaints from his childrens teachers about them not standing for the national anthem or the pledge. The symbol of the anthem and flag is about unity.

Clay travis claytravis september 13 2020. It s our religion and it should be respected just like anybody else who chooses a different religion johnson said. 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. Why do americans stand for the u s.

And this is why the nfl ratings tanked on opening night. I venture to say most veterans stand proudly for the anthem. Flag and the national anthem. If you don t understand why ask them.

Isaac chose to break from his team and stand for the national anthem. It s an act of solidarity against those who oppose the princ. It is more than just patriotism. He also refused to wear a black lives matter t shirt instead opting for his normal jersey.

How can the ravens argue it s not about respect for the anthem when they stand for the black national anthem and kneel for the united states national anthem. My mother taught me there is a time and place for everything.