More Blowback On The NFL Regarding Anthem Disrespect

Looks like "taking a knee" has become the new way for people to identify themselves as anti-American and anti-cop. Entire teams are now "taking a knee" or, as in the case of the Steelers (a team which used to embody American values) staying in the locker room for the anthem entirely.

Shout-out to American hero Alejandro Villanueva, who refused to be bullied into disrespecting the flag and his country. He did not join the team in the locker room, and stood to salute the flag. For which his coach criticized him. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is now questioning openly if they did the right thing by staying in the locker room. Ben, if you have to ask that question, you've had one hit too many already. 

A friend who writes for a conservative blog was kind enough to republish my letter to NFL Commissioner Goodell. He added a bit of flair: a couple of graphics and font emphasis added to amplify my message.  Another blog also has reposted my letter. I wrote it from the heart fairly quickly, not anticipating it would be paid much mind by anyone. But apparently my feelings resonate with many (if my Facebook feed is any indication).

The Commissioner of the NFL actually took the side of the national
anthem protesters. When he did that he poured contempt on America - and
his fan base.
My letter to NFL Commissioner Goodell 

These so-called "protesting" players are pointing out a problem? Seriously? They are pointing out the wrong problem. Here are the facts on what they should be addressing productively within the affected communities.

So, do "black lives" really matter to these people? Or are they just virtue-signaling and seeking attention? Note that this graphic doesn't even begin to include the 17 million black lives which have been ended on the abortionist's table since 1973 in this country - a true "black genocide". But you will hear nothing about that. With apologies to Obi Wan Kenobe, those are not the black lives you're looking for.

Anyone who disrespects the flag disrespects the country and her citizens, and by proxy our military who defend her and our police who put their lives on the line for us keeping the peace every day. Cooler heads have always called for respect for the police and acknowledging that "All Lives Matter" (which they do.)

Here is why you always should stand and salute our flag:

Someone died so these sports professionals could live in a free society where it's possible to play football for millions of dollars after receiving a full college scholarship.

When I was a child, there was a certain famous sports commentator whose "tell it like it is" opinions famously put him frequently at odds with large, vociferous fan bases. I remember when this commentator said there was no way my favorite college team, the University of Oklahoma Sooners, would win the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans against Auburn that year. I did not come from a cursing family at all, but the new phrase in our home for weeks was, "Go To Hell, Cosell". If you don't recall Howard Cosell, you missed a lot of sports history. And bad toupees. But I digress.

Anyway, OU won against Auburn. I was there in the Sugar Bowl to see it.  Oh, well, poor Howard Cosell. OU Sooner Football fandom maintained its honor that day.

This week, perhaps another phrase is catching on with former NFL franchise fans and Americans everywhere disgusted with these hypocrites.... Go to hell, Goodell.