Broncos Marshall loses endoresment deal for anthem snub (1 Viewer)

[Sconch]

I guess if any of us worked at, say, a BMW dealership and we decided to protest something, we have that right.  But we would led probably do it at some organized event or somewhere and not in the showroom on a Saturday morning. 

My point being that while the players of course have the right to express their opinions, they should realize that they have the opportunity to send a strong message as popular and known athletes but even in pro sports, there is a time and a place and, even in pro sports, at work is usually not the best choice of place.  

If if these guys truly and honestly feel compelled and feel this strongly about something then start a foundation or take ads out on local market tv and newpaper and get your community behind you.  Don't come into the locker room trying to push your kids Girl Scout cookies. It just comes across as attention seeking and self serving versus awareness raising. 

1. wat

2.  How many car dealerships (or any other private companies) play the national anthem before a day's work?

 

[Da Guru]

He is dealing with the loss of income and not whining about it.  He voiced his opinion.  Those of you outraged by it, grow up!  We live in a country where free speech is a right.  

Exactly....we all have free speech and we all deal the consequence of free speech. Marshall did what he felt was right...his sponsors did what they felt was right. I respect both of them.

 

[flapgreen]

Will he be applying for government assistance now?

 

[flapgreen]

People that complain about political correctness and SJWs getting people fired are actually being hypocrites when they applaud pro athletes losing money for simply making a political statement.

I don't agree with what these guys are doing, but I don't think they should be punished for it.

Punished?  How's that? 

 

[bueno]

Who determines this?

My opinion, therefore me.

 

[Shutout]

1. wat

2.  How many car dealerships (or any other private companies) play the national anthem before a day's work?

You are reading it too literally.  Substitute an important issue a person may feel strongly about, not just this particular issue.  The underlying point is time and place and work isn't always the best of either.

 

[Sconch]

You are reading it too literally.  Substitute an important issue a person may feel strongly about, not just this particular issue.  The underlying point is time and place and work isn't always the best of either.

Isn't playing the anthem before "work" doing just what you're saying we shouldn't do?