Now, I'm assuming that anyone who reads this blog is no longer watching NFL games—in person or on TV.
But if you haven't quite managed to tear yourself away entirely yet...please do America a favor, and at least boycott anything NFL on Veteran's Day weekend.
November 11, Saturday is Veteran's Day.
So, no NFL football from Thursday, November 9 through Monday, November 13.
Their ratings need to completely TANK.
Yes & praise & gratitude to Veterans.
No & condemnation to racist, anti-American, spoiled, millionaire douche-bags.
We appreciate your participation...
/gun
The statement below is an excerpt of a recent press release from the new orleans saints. They attacked Veteran Commander John Wells publicly in the press simply because he refused to receive an award. He refused the award because the nfl disrespects Veterans.
ReplyDelete"Throughout Mr. Wells’ media appearances today, he has stated he no longer supports NFL football. That is unfortunate and disappointing considering the New Orleans Saints' unwavering 50-plus year commitment to honor, support and recognize our servicemen and women and veterans. We will not allow Mr. Wells’ decision and subsequent media appearances to distract our players and organization from continuing to honor and support our military and veterans. We, as an organization, have decided to move on from this sad and divisive discourse"
"Our players have chosen to stand for our National Anthem out of respect for the flag, our servicemen and women and veterans in every game since our inception in 1967 with the exception of one game - the Week Three game at Carolina when a few of our players did sit"
A few comments about the saints statement, they state: "unwavering commitment" then later in the statement they admit that players sat, by definition this is not unwavering, yes they wavered.
In addition the saints admit in their statement that the reason to stand is "out of respect for the flag, our servicemen and women and veterans" There it is in black and white, the reason to stand is out of respect, so if one chooses not to stand by definition one is choosing to not to respect. No matter how many news media outlets say otherwise, even the NFL states they stand out of respect. NFL players are choosing to disrespect.
Also they accuse Commander Wells of "sad and divisive discourse" just because he refused to go to an NFL game. Pretty low by the NFL saints to go on the attack of a Veteran.
I will never watch another NFL game again, not a boycott but a choice why would I want to watch people and organizations that disrespect veterans? Why would I want to watch other NFL players that dont speak out and say this is wrong? Just because someone has a right to do something does not mean they should. So instead of watching the NFL go for a walk, spend time with your family, etc.
This is a free country so of course one can protest but for one to say that this act is not disrespecting the military, police, and first responders is absurd. If you have a problem with the police then protest outside a police station or city hall, but never during a time to honor veterans.
For example, let’s say I want to protest McRibs not being offered year round. So I’m going to start peacefully protesting by going to churches dressed as a clown every Sunday and loudly pray for the McRib to return over the pastor’s sermon.
It’s not illegal. I’m being peaceful however the message is completely unrelated to religion it is disrespectful, ignorant and purposefully in poor taste in order to drum up as much controversy as possible