Anyone else just sick of the NFL?

[Coleroad]

No offense intended, but I think you have this exactly wrong. One of our most basic rights is the right to protest anything. It's absolutely American to protest whatever you want. Our country was founded on protests. I don't have to agree with what you're protesting or how you're doing it, but I'll protect your right to do so with my last breath.
.)

Absolutely one has the right to protest. What is being said, is that if one wants to protest by disrespecting the entire nation that gave them that right. Those people or organizations shouldn't expect respect. Things like desecration of the flag, national anthem, veterans, that's not directing a protest in a positive way.

[Chopper280]

Protesting is one thing.
Go too far and it’s TREASON!

[ScottH]

I am forever done with the NFL. College football is way more enjoyable to watch anyway.

ScottH

[PaulMys]

I started this thread kind of expecting the political side to rear its head.

Treason is something that directly affects the security of the nation. Still punishable by death. (Rightly so).

Burning a flag, protesting the National Anthem, or just generally denouncing the government do not qualify.

Am I disgusted by these actions? You bet your a$$. But in this country, those actions are protected.

I have a life-long friend who is Jewish, and I will never forget what he said about this same subject:

"A guy could move in next door and hang a swastika flag in his window. Would it pi$$ me off? Hell yes.
Would I demand he remove it? Hell no.
That's his right, as hateful and ignorant as it may be.

On the flip side, would I call the fire department if I saw smoke coming from his house, or call an ambulance if I saw him have a heart attack while mowing the grass?

Nope. That's MY right."

[PaulMys]

I am forever done with the NFL. College football is way more enjoyable to watch anyway.

ScottH

Agreed 100%

[briarpatch]

I am forever done with the NFL. College football is way more enjoyable to watch anyway.

ScottH

amen...watching Clemson - Texas A & M right now

[PaulMys]

amen...watching Clemson - Texas A & M right now

Me too!!

[ntwillie1]

I don’t care for all the politics and non sense. However, I like watching the game and supporting my team. I like going to games. I like tail gating. And I like talking about the NFL teams and games and scores like any good Monday morning quarterback. And I like watching Dallas, Philly and the Pats get beat . I don’t have a problem w the NFL. If one doesn’t like it then change the channel.

[PaulMys]

I don’t care for all the politics and non sense. However, I like watching the game and supporting my team. I like going to games. I like tail gating. And I like talking about the NFL teams and games and scores like any good Monday morning quarterback. And I like watching Dallas, Philly and the Pats get beat . I don’t have a problem w the NFL. If one doesn’t like it then change the channel.

I don't have to change the channel.

It is no longer the channel the NFL is broadcast on for me.

I certainly do not begrudge or disagree with your stance though.

I was a rabid NFL fan for over 30 years.

Just not anymore.

[Mad Wax]

Aren't they going to start using male cheerleaders now too?