Last night at the Appomattox/Dan River game, Dan River had 3 players kneel during the National Anthem. Within 30 minutes after the game the pictures of the young men kneeling reached the internet. How would your program handle this situation?
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I agree Gilliam. This phenomenon seems to be a growing problem around the nation.Kids have no idea of the unintended consequences of what they do. They are playing a sport already under attack in lots of directions. Stuff like this just gives school boards more reasons to eventually eliminate football from their budgets. I foresee high school football gone in 20 years.
SBU, I notice that some teams don't come out until after the National Anthem, even before all of this started. I stand out of respect for the service men and freedom that we have in this great country, but if you're going to disrespect and not stand during the Anthem, then I agree, keep them in the locker room or out of sight. Stuff like this isn't a good look for the kids or the program.Keep the players in lockerroom during anthem. Then it is a non issue.
We agree Southbottom, Amherst players are in locker room during the anthem. They come out afterKeep the players in lockerroom during anthem. Then it is a non issue.
I know I will ruffle some feathers with my beliefs but I am a huge 49er fan and I support Kap. It's simple for me, both my parents are vets and I'm a history teacher however what people like to do is avoid situations that make them uncomfortable. Kap stance is about a real issue that I the son of a cop have had to deal with numerous times in my life which is racial injustice in our country. People would rather he protest off to the side to himself so they can basically ignore him and the issue. The fact that he's doing it during the anthem is making people have a conversation that quite frankly a lot of people don't want to have. Hes the best QB on our roster but won't get a chance to run a system that's built around his skill set because he's taking a stance for what he believes in. Until things change in our country (which I doubt) he will continue to protest and ride the bench.Thank you guys for the positive/mature responses. I agree with you Culpepper. Stop giving them the attention and it will nip it in the bud.
No feathers ruffled here. I respect you for your opinion. My dad is a vet too and though we don't agree with a lot of things going on in America, there has been a lot of people who have died and served and protected for this country. My Dad's body is all beat up for sacrificing for this country, he has a honorable discharge. That's why I stand and why EVERYOND should stand. Cam Newton said it best in that press conference the other week on the issue.I know I will ruffle some feathers with my beliefs but I am a huge 49er fan and I support Kap. It's simple for me, both my parents are vets and I'm a history teacher however what people like to do is avoid situations that make them uncomfortable. Kap stance is about a real issue that I the son of a cop have had to deal with numerous times in my life which is racial injustice in our country. People would rather he protest off to the side to himself so they can basically ignore him and the issue. The fact that he's doing it during the anthem is making people have a conversation that quite frankly a lot of people don't want to have. Hes the best QB on our roster but won't get a chance to run a system that's built around his skill set because he's taking a stance for what he believes in. Until things change in our country (which I doubt) he will continue to protest and ride the bench.
Now for all the kids protesting I hope they fully understand why they are protesting and not just doing it to be cool. Like the ice bucket challenge or some other challenge they saw on social media. The Awareness needs to be there.
Thanks Ridge! I agree wholeheartedly bro. Thanks for your feedback.Ive seen pictures of peewee football players doing it.. im sure most of them have no idea of what or why they doing it. If you're going to protest i just think there is other ways of doing it. Like danville i stand for the freedom and service men that have fought for this country. Everyone in this country has faced adversity at some point in their life. How you handle that is up to you. This country has major issues right now, but we are in better shape than most. When im at a football game thats what im there to see, not someones political statement.
Likewise DP. It's good to see that I'm not the only one who has these views.Wow, I just have to meet your parents. They wrote the book on setting an example for their kids.
I'm mighty proud to call you my friend.
You are entitled to your opinion which is one great thing about this country. If that is what you believe the flag represents then, in my opinion, Kaepernick's protest measure is not a problem. However, I disagree strongly with your opinion/belief of what the flag/anthem represents. The ongoing debate over the anthem issue is useful, again in my opinion, because I believe it has actually forced people to stop and consider a variety of fundamentally important questions. I believe people must ask themselves an initial question before they can even get to the debate of the appropriateness of Kaepernick's protest gesture(and the copycats) and it is directly tied to your original statement. The question is what exactly do the flag and anthem represent? An answer along the lines of your post(which prompted my reply) does not really create an issue with the protest. If they represent the country and the freedoms afforded its citizens, the issue of the protest is not a clear cut decision either way, in my opinion. If the flag and anthem represent not only the country and the freedoms afforded its citizens but, an acknowledgement of the sacrifices made by those(both black and white) in defense of our country and those freedoms then the issue of the protest and the form it should take begs the need for much further debate. I hope that people choosing to protest at least take the time to consider the fundamental questions and form their own opinions as opposed to choosing to copycat the actions without any real thought and consideration. I will not criticize Kaepernick because I am not privy to the thought process involved in his decision. I would have chosen differently as one who feels fortunate to enjoy the freedoms this country offers and who has not had to risk life and limb so far defending those ideals because those who came before me had already paid that price.The flag represents a long gone entity that promoted the enforcement of slavery of human beings- that is not the heritage I would be proud of or display.
Correct- my comments were to the comment on the Confederate flag, not the USA flag!!!@cutnjump I believe @Lafayette was responding to my question about the Confederate flag.
My apologies. I missed that part. Have to learn to read the thread more carefully. I believe the rest is relevant as I think there are a lot of people out there who need to ask themselves some questions before they choose to follow. Again, my apologies.Correct- my comments were to the comment on the Confederate flag, not the USA flag!!!
Thanks for reeling me in Hoosfan. Quickly scrolling and missed the post changing direction with your question. I agree with Lafayette after being corrected. I will say I am in the camp of learning from history so as not to repeat mistakes and not putting things in a closet just because they do not fit the current politically correct definition.@cutnjump I believe @Lafayette was responding to my question about the Confederate flag.
The U.S. Flag flew over slave states for almost a hundred years. Do you have a problem with it as well?Correct- my comments were to the comment on the Confederate flag, not the USA flag!!!
The abolition movement started in the North in the 1820's and these and states in the West were designated "free" states and unfortunately the Missouri compromise in 1830's legitimized slavery in the South to maintain the Union. Such an abolition movement in the South never occured, putting agriculture economics over human suffering. This compromise was wrong and should have been rejected. England outlawed slavery at that time. It took another 30 years for many Americans and Lincoln to realize this was wrong and end it at any cost. The cost was high for all but neccesary for the survival of the US.The U.S. Flag flew over slave states for almost a hundred years. Do you have a problem with it as well?
You didn't answer the question.The abolition movement started in the North in the 1820's and these and states in the West were designated "free" states and unfortunately the Missouri compromise in 1830's legitimized slavery in the South to maintain the Union. Such an abolition movement in the South never occured, putting agriculture economics over human suffering. This compromise was wrong and should have been rejected. England outlawed slavery at that time. It took another 30 years for many Americans and Lincoln to realize this was wrong and end it at any cost. The cost was high for all but neccesary for the survival of the US.