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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWill NFL play Black National Anthem before every game? Or just 1st week?
When I first read about this, I thought it would be every game.
But now I'm not sure. A few weasely word headlines, etc
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Will NFL play Black National Anthem before every game? Or just 1st week? (Original Post)
bobbieinok
Jul 2020
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ProfessorGAC
(76,133 posts)1. My Suggestion
Play it the first week.
Then, quit playing any anthem before the game.
It's a pointless tradition rooted in jingoistic nonsense.
If we can tear down statues of bad guys, because having them was a dumb tradition, we can dump the anthem for the same reason.
SiliconValley_Dem
(1,656 posts)4. great idea!
PoindexterOglethorpe
(28,485 posts)5. I agree.
There's no need to play it at sporting events. Just like the Pledge of Allegiance is not needed for city council meeting, or PTA meetings, or pretty much anywhere.
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)2. The two preseason games iirc
bobbieinok
(12,858 posts)3. So actually a bird step!
JustABozoOnThisBus
(24,634 posts)6. What's the correct thing for players to do? Kneel or stand?
I think it's only one week.
lame54
(39,317 posts)7. What's the Black National Anthem?
