Don Lemon: "If you think kneeling was about the

[kairos12]

flag, you must think Rosa Parks was protesting the bus."

Yep.

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/09/26/don_lemon_if_you_think_kneeling_is_about_the_flag_you_must_think_rosa_parks_was_protesting_a_bus.html

[rjohn]

1. stop anthems at sporting events

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/stop-anthems-sporting-events

[iluvtennis]

6. I'm signing this one. Can't agree more for everyday sporting events. Olympics is different IMHO

[pansypoo53219]

2. now tell NBC & its olympics coverage as well.

[arthritisR_US]

3. He nailed it!

[SHRED]

4. I think he plagiarized that saying

But still a great message.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

5. It is a little different regarding the Olympic Games....

The Olympic Games is a time when the Athletes of the world converge to compete as representatives of their respective countries.

The U.S.A prides itself as being a top Gold Medal winner. I do get all teary eyed when I hear our National Anthem played. The Olympic Games should never be about Politics, but the competitive spirit, and the hard work that goes into being the best in one's sport.

As for other Sporting events, perhaps the Anthem is best not played.

[oberliner]

7. Kneeling is about the flag in a way that Rosa Parks was not protesting the bus

The flag represents the United States. Kneeling during the US national anthem is a statement about racism in the United States, with the flag/anthem serving as representations of the US.