re: Former LSU safety Eric Reid joins Kaepernick protest

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If they were protesting over, say, Hillary becoming president, they'd be praised. Faux patriotism.

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I find it funny that you think protesting the flag and anthem, which represents the entire nation, is the same as protesting an individuals beliefs

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Nah, by all means, that's within.their right as well. I just find it funny. If they were protesting over, say, Hillary becoming president, they'd be praised. Faux patriotism.

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By being disrespectful during the national anthem? No, they wouldn't be praised. The reaction would be just as strong as it is now - maybe more because many on the left would join in the condemnation.

It is indeed their right to protest, but what shouldn't be lost is that the right to free speech does not equal the right to speech without consequences.

In this case, the consequences are at the the very least a world of shait thrown their way. At best, I hope Kaepernick never plays a down. As for me, if I saw his arse injured on a play I'd exercise my free speech right and stand and cheer.

Frick his sorry, worthless arse.