“I’m thinking they’re going to show respect for the anthem and show them as being united in that respect. Am I missing something?”
You’re missing: (1) Their hands won’t be over their hearts which is appropriate. (2) The statement indicates this is all about THEM, and DIVERSITY.
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“Seahawk haters will pile on them no matter what they do.”
What they’re doing is disrespectful to America. I’m not a “Seahawk hater”. I know/care nothing about sports. I know nothing about Seahawks, except that they’re a football team. When people here in E. TN, where “Sports” is a religious denomination, are discussing a team, I have to ask if it’s football or basketball, that’s how much I don’t care about sports. I DO care about respect for America.
I disagree. What they did in the face of the individual “me too” antics was beautiful and appropriate. They chose to do something that shows inclusion, as a team. They honored the flag and what it stands for.
Yes, the Flag Code does call for the hand to be over the heart except for military and veterans. But I wonder how many people really know that? I never did, I had to look it up. But then I’m accustomed to standing at attention.