Seahawks: "As a team, we have decided we will not participate in the National Anthem"

[jmowreader]

http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/09/24/statement-players-seattle-seahawks

As a team, we have decided we will not participate in the national anthem. We will not stand for the injustice that has plagued people of color in this country. Out of love for our country and in honor of the sacrifices made on our behalf, we unite to oppose those that would deny our most basic freedoms. We remain committed in continuing to work towards equality and justice for all.
Respectfully,
The Players of the Seattle Seahawks

[dhill926]

1. K & R...

[rockfordfile]

2. Seahawks America's Team

[Hortensis]

3. Wonder how many in the stadium seats are wishing 20K or so of their fellow

60+K fans would kneel also so that joining them became an "acceptable," or perhaps unexceptional, thing to do...

Good for the Seahawks!

[vkkv]

4. oh no! Their TV RATINGS are sure to go down !!

[Aristus]

5. I love this city!

[Hangingon]

6. Will the NFL change league rules?

Going to be some hurdles to jump.

[KT2000]

7. Fantastic!!

Solidarity - that works!

[dchill]

8. Trump is finally doing some good!

[Grassy Knoll]

9. I Think It Was For Just This Game....

...Or Am I Reading This Wrong?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

10. Makes me proud to be a Seahawks season ticket holder

[SunSeeker]

13. Makes me want their season tickets and I don't even watch football!

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[smirkymonkey]

11. Hear, hear!

[PatrickforO]

12. Steelers did it too.

That's very good.