Posted on 09/24/2017 1:34:52 PM PDT by Ennis85
Several NASCAR team owners said Sunday they would not condone racers protesting during the national anthem, amid protests by sports players at football and baseball games.
There were no protests reported during “The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in New Hampshire, according to The Associated Press.
Former NASCAR champion Richard Petty told the AP that any member of his team would be fired if they chose to protest the national anthem. Petty now owns Richard Petty Motorsports.
“Anybody that don’t stand up for the anthem oughta be out of the country. Period. What got ’em where they’re at? The United States,” Petty said in comments reported by The AP. Richard Childress, a former drive who owns Richard Childress Racing, said any protests from his team members would “get you a ride on a Greyhound bus.”
“Anybody that works for me should respect the country we live in. So many people gave their lives for it. This is America,” Childress reportedly said.
The comments from the NASCAR owners come as NFL players took part in protests at games across the country after Trump slammed players who take a knee, rather than stand, during the national anthem.
"Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, 'Get that son of a b---- off the field right now,'" Trump said during a Friday rally. "'He is fired.'"
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A twofer?
I agree with everything you said. Unfortunately, the franchise owner is too concerned with his team winning, even if it includes the dumbass disrespecting the flag and the anthem.
Until the owner is hit deeply into his pocketbook by the fans who object to this crap, not a damn thing is going to be done.................
They have been doing that for the last 2 years and are paying for it in the stands.
Really. You don’t think there is a racial component in any of this? Are you stupid, blind, ignorant or just on you knees already. If your on your knees that quick make sure to get your tonsils washed good.
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