This petition is a call for players and fans to STAND for the National Anthem at NFL games and all other events where the National Anthem is played. There is racial injustice in our society, but to use the National Anthem as a forum of protest is to admit defeat to the enemies of America's spirit - a spirit of liberty and justice for ALL. Our anthem is a forum for us to STAND unified in allegiance to this spirit.
There will be a minority of people in the stands and in their homes on Sunday who do not share this spirit and wish to divide us. Our anthem does not represent them. It does not represent the significant moral failings of the men and women that founded this nation. It does not represent the flaws in our present justice system and society or the tragedies that result. To protest during the National Anthem is tantamount to defining this country as the people we despise. It concedes defeat to injustice.
Victory on the field comes from unity. The same holds in the struggle for justice. When we stand, we chose to define this country as the people who STOOD, and in many cased died, fighting against injustice in the past and who STAND against it today. When tens of thousands of a very diverse people STAND together during the National Anthem at a NFL game they present a formidable symbol of unity for America's spirit of justice.
STAND up and claim your birthright as human beings, not just as Americans. STAND with the vast majority of Americans who are already STANDING for a just society.
Will you STAND?
Updates
October 20, 2017
Seeing the momentum grow has been exhausting but necessary work. I am grateful that so many people understand why this stance remains vital for our country.
23 Comments
I think it is absolutely a shame that the NFL would permit this to go on, As a Viat Nam vet I did not think that I would ever see this happen in this country. God Bless the USA!
No more than I can waggle my political opinion at work should the NFL allow players to use the field as their voice. Pick an appropriate venue for your political opinions and leave football out of it.
My son and grandson fought for freedom in United States Marine Corp! As our Anthem is being played,watch the tears fall from your eyes,praying they will get home safe! As the jets fly over,God is watching over us, given us freedom to be able to play any sport!!!
There are other ways to draw attention to the flaws in our government. This is not the way.
I am a diehard Seahawk fan bit I am livid about this. They better stand and have their hands over their hearts. They have freedom, liberty, a good salary need to look in the mirror. I hope Russ Wilson sets the example for the team. Good grief what has our country come to?
I am a veteran and everyone should stand.
The right thing to do. Do it!!
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This petition is a call for players and fans to STAND for the National Anthem at NFL games and all other events where the National Anthem is played. There is racial injustice in our society, but to use the National Anthem as a forum of protest is to admit defeat to the enemies of America's spirit - a spirit of liberty and justice for ALL. Our anthem is a forum for us to STAND unified in allegiance to this spirit.
There will be a minority of people in the stands and in their homes on Sunday who do not share this spirit and wish to divide us. Our anthem does not represent them. It does not represent the significant moral failings of the men and women that founded this nation. It does not represent the flaws in our present justice system and society or the tragedies that result. To protest during the National Anthem is tantamount to defining this country as the people we despise. It concedes defeat to injustice.
Victory on the field comes from unity. The same holds in the struggle for justice. When we stand, we chose to define this country as the people who STOOD, and in many cased died, fighting against injustice in the past and who STAND against it today. When tens of thousands of a very diverse people STAND together during the National Anthem at a NFL game they present a formidable symbol of unity for America's spirit of justice.
STAND up and claim your birthright as human beings, not just as Americans. STAND with the vast majority of Americans who are already STANDING for a just society.
Will you STAND?
Updates
October 20, 2017
Seeing the momentum grow has been exhausting but necessary work. I am grateful that so many people understand why this stance remains vital for our country.
23 Comments
The National Anthem represents all of America. If members of National Football League, NFL, cannot stand for the National Anthem, Drop the word "National" from NFL as those players taking a knee do not represent this great nation!
I think it is absolutely a shame that the NFL would permit this to go on, As a Viat Nam vet I did not think that I would ever see this happen in this country. God Bless the USA!
No more than I can waggle my political opinion at work should the NFL allow players to use the field as their voice. Pick an appropriate venue for your political opinions and leave football out of it.
My son and grandson fought for freedom in United States Marine Corp! As our Anthem is being played,watch the tears fall from your eyes,praying they will get home safe! As the jets fly over,God is watching over us, given us freedom to be able to play any sport!!!
There are other ways to draw attention to the flaws in our government. This is not the way.
I am a diehard Seahawk fan bit I am livid about this. They better stand and have their hands over their hearts. They have freedom, liberty, a good salary need to look in the mirror. I hope Russ Wilson sets the example for the team. Good grief what has our country come to?
I am a veteran and everyone should stand.
The right thing to do. Do it!!
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The National Anthem represents all of America. If members of National Football League, NFL, cannot stand for the National Anthem, Drop the word "National" from NFL as those players taking a knee do not represent this great nation!