Why I Don T Stand For The National Anthem

When he started just one athlete refused to stand for national anthem.

Why i don t stand for the national anthem.

Isaac chose to break from his team and stand for the national anthem. Bad bad look for all. Orlando magic player jonathan. In course of weeks a complete collapse of hallowed american ritual.

In the midst of the nfl controversy over players who take a knee instead of standing for the national anthem let us remember the. I venture to say most veterans stand proudly for the anthem. It is more than just patriotism. It s our religion and it should be respected just like anybody else who chooses a different religion johnson said.

Flag and the national anthem. Please stand for the playing of the national anthem it is a command. It is a statement. Why do americans stand for the u s.

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. I am a combat veteran. The symbol of the anthem and flag is about unity. Clay travis claytravis september 13 2020.

If you don t understand why ask them. And this is why the nfl ratings tanked on opening night. 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. It s an act of solidarity against those who oppose the princ.

Now just one athlete refuses to kneel during anthem. 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. He also refused to wear a black lives matter t shirt instead opting for his normal jersey. Once he explains why he doesn t stand he is left alone.

My mother taught me there is a time and place for everything. Johnson also mentioned that he never had any complaints from his childrens teachers about them not standing for the national anthem or the pledge.