Michael Bennett explains why he will keep sitting during anthem
With a new NFL season unofficially underway, it has become clear that some players across the league will continue protesting the national anthem. Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, who chose to sit during the pregame ritual over the weekend, is among those who have joined the movement.
Bennett sat on the bench with a towel draped over his head during Sundays preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
After Seattles 48-17 win, Bennett told reporters he plans to continue sitting during the national anthem and hopes to inspire people to become more involved with social issues in their communities.
First of all, I want people to understand that I love the military, Bennett said, via Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com. My fathers in the military. I love hot dogs like any other American. I love football like any other American. But I dont love segregation. I dont love riots or oppression.
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