Do you support athletes who protest social issues?
27%
It's their right!
27%
73%
No, too political!
73%
I don't think protesting should get in the way of a game or a sports season. It gets too political.
I don't think protesting should get in the way of a game or a sports season. It gets too political.
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Rick Herget
They are being paid very highly to PLAY a GAME. They should DO THEIR jobs like the rest of us .
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Kimmy Wasatch
They are paid to play a game, And paid really high salaries They are athletes, not politicians and should not politicize sports.Just another example of pandering which prolongs unrest and violence..
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Robert 'Lew' Lewandowski
Sport is entertainment. When it stops being entertaining, there is no longer any reason to watch.
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Larry Ewart
Don't most people protesting social issues do so on their own time? I think it is very weak just because you have a forum.
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I salute the players for standing up for their brothers who are being unjustly decimated by police. They certainly have the right! I applaud them!
ReplyAbsolutely! It's their right, just like every other American citizen. I wish someone would hire Colin Kaepernick!! What a waste of talent and how chickens^&* of owners not to do so.
ReplyI read the no comments and what they are saying is complete bull yes they are paid to play sports but they are also people and last time I checked people are allowed to voice their opinions and could protest as long as they don't go overboard and start doing illegal crimes I don't see a problem.
ReplyAthletes have first amendment rights as much as anyone else! They are leaders and are looked up to by young people...They are role models and should take political positions.
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