Cleveland police, EMS unions refuse to hold flag at game after Browns players kneel

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Ed Gallek
Fox 8 Cleveland
August 31, 2017

CLEVELAND-- There is new fallout from the fierce debate over Cleveland Browns players kneeling during the national anthem.

Cleveland safety forces have backed out of a plan to hold a large flag on the field for the opening game.

A dozen Browns players created a firestorm during a recent preseason game by not standing during the anthem. They created the largest demonstration in the NFL during the anthem since former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick started his protest more than a year ago.

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"This hit home with me. I am a veteran, an 8-year veteran with the U.S. Marine Corp. So, to disrespect the flag by taking a knee is not something I was going to be a part of," Nemeth said.

I see their point.  I also see the point of view that just because some folks decide to be a bunch of idiots doesn't mean I won't do my part to respect the flag.