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anygunanywhere wrote:I appreciate everyone's comments and respect your opinion.

My main objection to all of this is the huge hypocrisy shown by the left progs when it comes to these so-called displays of free speech. The progs are the FIRST to demean any speech that "offends" them. When they practice what they preach I will then consider softening my stance. Until then, I will hold fast on my stance.

Exactly! Just look at Tebow when he took a knee (different reason, but still had the outrage from the left)

Hypocrisy abounds on the left

I'm reminded of Noam Chomsky in these types of conversations (not just this thread, but in conversations I've had with folks in person). I'm not a fan of his, but he's spot on with these two quotes.

"If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all."

"You cannot control your own population by force, but it can be distracted by consumption."

treadlightly wrote: Respect is not earned at gunpoint. It is far better for the mass bulk of the country to not want to disrespect America than it is to force respect, because whatever you get by force will be a mix of acquiescence and rebellion, not respect.

Well said!

anygunanywhere wrote:I don't consider insulting millions of loyal patriots both dead and living as a right. Denigrating the word right by defining what these losers are doing as such is the same as saying someone has the right to steal or murder.

Look, I'll be honest...I served. Am I offended? Nope. Not at all. They're a bunch of whiny, millionaire babies "protesting" this years cause célèbre. Frankly, we as a country have a lot more to be worried about than some sports game. It's a distraction I'm not looking to involve myself with. I'd prefer to focus on something more pressing like the 2A, Tax Reform, etc.

I'm not sure how to address your last sentence...I'm thinking you forgot a or in there because you surly can't be serious? If you are, then I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree.

anygunanywhere wrote:

pbwalker wrote:I don't even watch the NFL anymore. They're within their God given right to protest whatever they want, as wrong and as misguided as they are. On the flip side, I have the God given right to turn off the TV, cancel NFL Sunday Ticket, and never step foot in an NFL stadium again.

I picked up Colorado State football season tickets...it's still about the game in most schools. We'll see if that holds true in the future.

First amendment rights do not exist in the workplace. The first amendment only prevents the government from infringing on those rights. The only reason the entertainers are getting away with it is because it fits their prog agenda. Recall when the Cowboys wanted to honor the slain Dallas officers? They were denied.

I never called out the 1A. But they are within their right to take a knee, and deal with the repercussions of doing so. And you are right about the reason they are getting away with it. Doesn't change anything I said above.

I don't even watch the NFL anymore. They're within their God given right to protest whatever they want, as wrong and as misguided as they are. On the flip side, I have the God given right to turn off the TV, cancel NFL Sunday Ticket, and never step foot in an NFL stadium again.

I picked up Colorado State football season tickets...it's still about the game in most schools. We'll see if that holds true in the future.