This is an area where I am much more libertarian than conservative.
I don't like the players kneeling. Ideally they should stand. I think their reasons for protesting are dubious.
But I definitely do NOT believe they should be punished in any way for such peaceful, unobtrusive, non-disruptive protests.
As for the "It's a private business" thing -- I DON'T CARE. I favor rights of individuals to free expression above "property" rights.
The fact that so many of my conservative friends support this sort of jingoistic tyranny is truly disheartening to me.
I don't like the players kneeling. Ideally they should stand. I think their reasons for protesting are dubious.
But I definitely do NOT believe they should be punished in any way for such peaceful, unobtrusive, non-disruptive protests.
As for the "It's a private business" thing -- I DON'T CARE. I favor rights of individuals to free expression above "property" rights.
The fact that so many of my conservative friends support this sort of jingoistic tyranny is truly disheartening to me.
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