Social Media Reacts to NFL's Decision Following National Anthem Policy
The NFL has decided that players will not be required to stand during the playing of the National [...]
NFL Kneeling Controversy Twitter Reactions
Colin Kaepernick, the former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, was the first NFL player who began kneeling during the National Anthem. He began doing so in 2016 to protest police brutality and racial inequality.
According to his lawyer, Mark Geragos, Kaepernick was not invited to the meeting.
"Colin Kaepernick was not invited to attend today's meeting by any official from the NFL or any team executives," Geragos said in a statement. "Other players wanted him present and have asked that he attend the next meeting with the goal of forging a lasting and faithful consensus around these issues. Mr. Kaepernick is open to future participation on these important discussions."
The NFL owners are in collusion with players to damage America.They are leading the effort to do away with the national anthem.#THENFLISDEAD https://t.co/9vlBybCeb9
— F Mark Funk (@Fmarkfunker) October 18, 2017
I will fully support the first NFL player who does the worm during the national anthem.
— Roland (@KidCav) October 18, 2017
prevnextI say not allow them to play the National anthem or have a flag at any NFL activities. Make it a crime https://t.co/vhAcOCNPPP
— Wendel Lumen 4 Trump (@wuv2hnt) October 18, 2017
NFL Kneeling Controversy Twitter Reactions (cont.)
Continuing into this season, more and more players have chosen to take a knee in protest during the playing of the national anthem.
Most recently, there were a number of players that protested in Week 6 of this year's NFL season. One such game was the Indianapolis Colts against the San Francisco 49ers.
After members of the 49ers were seen kneeling on the sidelines, Vice President Mike Pence, who was in attendance, walked out of the stadium. President Trump says he asked Pence to leave if players kneeled.
"I left today's Colts game because POTUS and I will not dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem," Pence wrote. "At a time when so many Americans are inspiring our nation with their courage, resolve, and resilience, now, more than ever, we should rally around our Flag and everything that unites us.
"While everyone is entitled to their own opinions, I don't think it's too much to ask NFL players to respect the Flag and our National Anthem."
I still say NFL PLAYERS are protesting the English. That's what the Flag and National Anthem means.
— Terry Michael Lauzon (@TerryLauzon) October 18, 2017
@NFL @nflcommish Thank you for not making the players stand during the anthem! Politics and sports don't mix.
— Matt (@RAIDERMATT81) October 18, 2017
prevnextThe stand is for our National Anthem. NOT White Anthem.
— Alfred S Highcastle (@ThinkAboveMedia) October 18, 2017
All Ethnicity's died for our country. Respect those who sacrificed. Not Ignorance.
NFL Kneeling Controversy Twitter Reactions (cont.)
While it's clear to see that President Trump and Vice President Pence do not side with the NFL players, social media has had quite a mixed reaction. There are many who have taken to Twitter to support both sides of the issue.
Much like the debate will likely continue on social media, Commissioner Goodell says that players and owners will meet again sometime in the next two weeks. He also explained that the Owners meetings will resume Wednesday with further discussion on the anthem.
Wildfires, gun deaths, hurricane damage, N Korea, opioid crisis & you’re bitching about NFL players not standing 4 the Nat Anthem? Wtf dude?
— Alan McClintock (@al_mcclintock) October 18, 2017
I love watching NFL, but will never respect players who do not stand & respect the flag or national anthem.
— Vickie Bryan (@Littlebit99V) October 18, 2017
You can't FORCE people to stand for the anthem. We have freedom to choose. If you want force, then don't watch NFL. Bye-bye- Go bowling!
— nancyb (@thecatcompany) October 18, 2017
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