Storyline: Today we observe the 15th anniversary of 9-11. Is not standing for the National Anthem any way to pay respect to those who lost lives that horrible day?
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When it comes to issues in politics I normally keep thoughts to myself. I don’t feel the need to share my opinion. I don’t care for all the name calling and mudslinging that goes on.
With all this being said, I do feel the need to comment on the controversy surrounding football players and other athletes not standing for the National Anthem.
Do they have the right to not stand? Yes. But that doesn’t make it right.
In my opinion it’s very disrespectful to our veterans. Those people put their lives on the line for this country. Some lost limbs and some died so that we could remain free and live our lives as we wish.
Is this country perfect? No!
Do we do the wrong thing sometimes? Yes!
Does freedom have its limits? Of course. It has to. Freedom doesn’t mean doing whatever you feel.
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We’ve always had protests. It’s our right to protest. The players feel they have legitimate reasons to protest. I support that right–whether I agree with their position or not–as long as protesting is done peacefully.
My objection is that there are many ways one can protest and show dissatisfaction. Why this way? Why do something that’s so disrespectful?
And the timing couldn’t be worse. Today is the 15th anniversary of 9-11. Is this any way to respect those who lost lives that horrible day?
The bottom line is we’re not always going to agree. But, if there’s one thing on which we can agree, it’s this: veterans deserve gratitude and respect. The victims of 9-11 and their loved ones deserve respect, too, including those who risked or gave their lives on 9-11.
Stand for our National Anthem!
