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The impending election and media attention surrounding police brutality and national anthem protests make the question more visible and haunting.
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NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick made a lot of news last season when he protested police violence and racial injustice by sitting during the National Anthem before games.
NFL players around the league protested during the national anthem on Sunday, a response to critical comments President Donald Trump made about the league during a rally on Friday night.
But according to The Wall Street Journal, «representatives said they are making exceptions this season — which began in September — because of the controversy over the protests, in which players kneel or link arms during the national anthem.»
The fans were turned off by the protests because, who wants to support athletes, who make millions of dollars, disrespect the Nationals Anthem of the country which has allowed them to become very wealthy, famous, and adored by millions.
Kaepernick's cancelled workout with the Seahawks comes a week after Texans owner Bob McNair said he regretted apologizing for his comment made last year at meetings between players and owners to discuss protests during the national anthem.
On Friday night in Alabama, Donald Trump said if an NFL owner saw one his players kneeling in protest during the national anthem he should make that «son of a bitch» leave the field.
The statement came hours after players from across the National Football League took to the field and locked arms in solidarity during the performance of «The Star - Spangled Banner» in response to controversial remarks made by Trump in recent days denouncing athletes who have protested during the national anthem by takingNational Football League took to the field and locked arms in solidarity during the performance of «The Star - Spangled Banner» in response to controversial remarks made by Trump in recent days denouncing athletes who have protested during the national anthem by takingnational anthem by taking a knee.