my bad they dont belong, but this country was built on protest and rebellion, isnt the whole reason for defending the 2nd amendment to over throw the goverment when it reaches too far? Isnt this kinda taking it bit far? they come for your first amendment you do nothing for me they come for your 2nd amendment i do nothing

Fair argument as america is meant to maximize freedom.

However the NFL is a private business that can make rules in order to create a consistent product.

If the players want to protest they can do that on their own free time not on private property

Not as if they're waving signs or kicking over trashcans.. They're just not standing up. The horror.

There is a reason why Victoria's Secret doesnt use fat models. It doesnt work

The past year has seen a 10% drop in NFL viewership. This is a business move plain and simple

Shitty business move.

Setting themselves up for further boycotts by sympathisers.

e/ and it's already happening.

It's not a business move. It's an ideological move that they're attempting to disguise as a business move.

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NFL viewers are overwhelmingly Republicans

Citation please?

Seems to be relatively even by a quick google.

Also - not all republicans are racists who hate the idea of civil rights for black people.

1. People have the right to not stand for the national anthem
2. Private companies have the right to fine their players for not standing for the national anthem, so it's not authoritarian. It would be if you got fined or arrested for doing it on government property.

"NFL fans are wealthier, whiter, more male, and older"

Sounds like Trump voters to me

Except the wealthier part. Rural dumbfucks tend to be poor welfare queens. And the rural turnout increasing is what gave Trump the edge to win. It wasn't turning out more of the old guard.