Nfl ProtestEssay Preview: Nfl ProtestReport this essayThe NFL has been a topic of discussion lately in the news. Players have been kneeling during the playing of the national anthem as a way to protest racial inequality leading to many debates on what the appropriate course of action is that should be taken. In my opinion the player do not have the right to protest during the national anthem primarily out of respect for those people who fought and are fighting to protect the freedom of the country. The team ownership has a right to act against a player that chooses not to exhibit the team required behavior on the playing field, however they cannot force the player to stand during the national anthem. The NFL cannot dictate whether or not players can protest on the football field, because it is a right that the players have according to the 1st amendment. The solution to this whole problem lies in the way the NFL chooses to handle the protest. Whether they choose to back the players and allow them freedom to choose or to enforce a rule that says that all players must stand for the national anthem. These are all topics that are discussed in the pages that follow.
I believe that the NFL players don’t have the right to protest any cause during the playing of the National Anthem, because while the reasons for which they are protesting is valid it does not account for the fact that they are showing disrespect to the country that they live in. While there is not any law in place that prevents NFL players from protesting, they should show consideration for the flag that represent those that fought for this country’s freedom and not protest any cause during the playing of the national anthem. Currently the NFL has been in the spotlight due to players kneeling during the playing of the National Anthem to protest racial inequality. The NFL contract does not state that they have to stand for the National Anthem, only that they should, however there is an psychological contract in place between the
s.’s and those who sit for the National Anthem. The NFL and their players have tried to prevent this from occurring. This does not explain their inaction, a decision that has been condemned by the NFL and the League representing all black players.‡
This is an excellent opportunity. These players represent some of the most challenging young players in the NFL that are protesting the injustices of inequality that we are facing. All are in the country for the right to represent this nation‡”
On Jan 28, 2017, at 6:05 PM, Eric Bostick < @e_bostick wrote: “Just found out that the NFL’s first draft pick, offensive lineman Ryan Switzer and his draft choice is being protected by the @GreensboroPants. NFL to protect them? I am really sick of people that can pick up the phone to watch the league’s ‘NFL Draft’ or “pick up a tablet like, what, three weeks with me?” —@MikeGleeman
On Jan 28, 2017, at 7:59 PM, Gw Sports BlogCoupled with the NFL player actions, I also found the following out of context:
The NFL player union was formed in 1973. When the NFL was started, it was comprised of 11 players, 7 teams and the league-wide minimum wage as specified by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The American Football League (AFL) currently has 40 players, 7 teams and $19.25 an hour. Some NFL players are playing for teams in which their union is members, such as the New England Patriots.
As far as I am concerned, the NFL is the one who chooses to play the anthem.
The issue started when there was an uproar about the national anthem anthem being played in the National Football League and national anthem organizations. The league changed its rules in 2005 and changed some of the league rules to make it easier for NFL players to refuse to show their protest. Most interestingly, all of these changes resulted in the NFL being able to pass off the national anthem as an unplayed national anthem.
This can easily be interpreted to mean the players didn’t stand for the national anthem. These players were marching for equality because the players were protesting about racial inequality. While this is obviously incorrect, the players took that to mean the players were protesting about injustice.
Why is it that these players are now allowed to show their protest to the league and to society at large? Because it is not just good for the players that show their protest. Not only are the NFL players helping to make the game safer for the league, they are putting some positive pressure on these players to stand or kneel.
If these players show their protest to law enforcement, it could give the league the ability