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Calista241

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18. The NFL and NFL owners are in no position to effect that change

Tue Nov 21, 2017, 08:32 PM

Nov 2017

They're ultimately an entertainment and sports organization. What the hell can they do to help dismantle inherent racism in police departments and the over-prosecution of black and brown people in our criminal justice system.

I would imagine any change in the rules would come with a hefty donation of time / profit from owners and organizations to address these issues. They'll probably work with the NFLPA to help decide where and how to spend that money.

And i can see it from the owners POV also. These players are kneeling, they're not accomplishing anything substantial, and they're pissing off NFL fans that are boycotting games / tv / sponsors. Banning the protests, and dedicating time and a percentage of profits to potential solutions can be seen as a win / win for everyone involved. At least that's how owners will see it / try to sell it.

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NFL owners weighing change to anthem policy for next season if protests continue [View all] DonViejo Nov 2017 OP

How about playing the national anthem 15 minutes after the game Not Ruth Nov 2017 #1

Why is it played at the games at all?? Angry Dragon Nov 2017 #7

I think that Trump pays the NFL to do it Not Ruth Nov 2017 #9

A good non answer Angry Dragon Nov 2017 #10

I agree, take the anthem out of sports. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #26

Never understood why SPORTS has to be an ocassion for anthems. Indoctrination into Fred Sanders Nov 2017 #27

That is how it feels, indoctrination. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #28

I think Jesus said SCantiGOP Nov 2017 #35

Oh I forgot that part of catechism. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #36

Sorry, hes going to be cheering for the Gamecocks SCantiGOP Nov 2017 #43

Yes Clemson needs to be shut down. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #44

Sports is a business citzen2009 Nov 2017 #39

Don't...protest? pangaia Nov 2017 #30

'Cause figuring out ways to stifle the protest is easier than dealing with what the protest is about Solly Mack Nov 2017 #2

Joe the Flag Waving Blowhard is holding a flag with one hand, playing pocket pool with the other. Judi Lynn Nov 2017 #4

OK. But you get to rock me to sleep tonight having put that image in my head. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #14

Excellent post! nt tblue37 Nov 2017 #13

The NFL and NFL owners are in no position to effect that change Calista241 Nov 2017 #18

#1 - Fuck the people who are getting pissed off by the protest. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #24

Stop playing it at games would be a good start n/t Lakerstan Nov 2017 #3

Exactly. Owl Nov 2017 #21

It was being played at baseball games before it was even made the national anthem. Angleae Nov 2017 #41

Interesting. Thanks! Owl Nov 2017 #42

The players could just start protesting after every touchdown. forgotmylogin Nov 2017 #32

Are the Owners Wellstone ruled Nov 2017 #5

the player contract is up at the end of this season scarytomcat Nov 2017 #15

That will be interesting. Wellstone ruled Nov 2017 #23

Segregation: It worked so well the first time. GeorgeGist Nov 2017 #6

the players should leave the NFL and start their own league mdbl Nov 2017 #8

At this point a strike would work better IMO FakeNoose Nov 2017 #12

The NFL will just call up replacement players DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 2017 #29

Yep FakeNoose Nov 2017 #34

Strikes are very hard on the players because they know Yupster Nov 2017 #37

Stop taking money from the DoD and de-conflate the Flag & the Troops. maxsolomon Nov 2017 #11

I don't go to games Cold War Spook Nov 2017 #16

1st amendment? anthurium Nov 2017 #17

The 1st amendment is our contract with the government....it.... Brother Buzz Nov 2017 #19

The 1st amendment doesn't apply here. Calista241 Nov 2017 #22

I just know that if I set up protest signs around my office Yupster Nov 2017 #38

They could just have the players come out on the field AFTER the anthem sakabatou Nov 2017 #20

How about if they meet to devise effective strategies to end police brutality against POC? LisaM Nov 2017 #25

I dont believe that the NFL has much direct control over police brutality Not Ruth Nov 2017 #31

I don't either, and that's not what I said. LisaM Nov 2017 #33

Players sign a contract to play football The Wizard Nov 2017 #40