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Offline Right_in_Virginia

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Seahawks’ Bennett to sit during national anthem for entire NFL season
Washington Times, Aug 14, 2017, Matthew Paras

Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett said he plans to sit during the national anthem for the entire season after staying on the bench for the anthem during Seattle’s first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

Bennett said he was motivated by the events in Charlottesville and wanted to speak out on racial injustice.

On Sunday, Bennett remained on the bench with a towel around his shoulder pads while the rest of his teammates stood for the anthem. 


More: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/14/michael-bennett-sit-during-national-anthem-entire-/

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Re: Seahawks’ Bennett to sit during national anthem for entire NFL season
« Reply #1 on: Monday, Aug 14, 2017 08:34 am »
The NFL can FOAD.

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Re: Seahawks’ Bennett to sit during national anthem for entire NFL season
« Reply #2 on: Monday, Aug 14, 2017 09:41 am »
One more reason to hate the Seathugs.

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Re: Seahawks’ Bennett to sit during national anthem for entire NFL season
« Reply #3 on: Monday, Aug 14, 2017 03:07 pm »
I already don't watch any NFL so unfortunately any further negative impact on my part is nil, but I really believe that anything to do with a team that allows this should be shunned. A person has a right to free speech, but a team has the say in the behavior of an employee in the workplace. If the team won't take action than the fans should make their displeasure known through a financial impact, who knows there may be enough America hating fans to keep the NFL afloat.

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Re: Seahawks’ Bennett to sit during national anthem for entire NFL season
« Reply #4 on: Monday, Aug 14, 2017 03:18 pm »
May a career ending injury befall him in the Preseason. 

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Re: Seahawks’ Bennett to sit during national anthem for entire NFL season
« Reply #5 on: Thursday, Aug 17, 2017 11:27 am »
Not shocked. Bennett has always been very outspoken politically. I doubt this tantrum will last long. Pete and the team have been trying to convince him to end this, and that whatever they do they do has a team together, which is why last year they all stood, but locking arms. Pete sàid his team should stand.
« Last Edit: Saturday, Aug 19, 2017 03:47 pm by NavyCanDo »
A nation that turns away from prayer will ultimately find itself in desperate need of it. :Jonathan Cahn

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Re: Seahawks’ Bennett to sit during national anthem for entire NFL season
« Reply #6 on: Thursday, Aug 17, 2017 12:15 pm »
No Stand. No Play.  Then no pay.

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Re: Seahawks’ Bennett to sit during national anthem for entire NFL season
« Reply #7 on: Thursday, Aug 17, 2017 03:01 pm »
This is how (alleged) grown men throw socially acceptable tantrums these days.
Isn't  he special!
I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.
--- Henry V. Jaffa

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Re: Seahawks’ Bennett to sit during national anthem for entire NFL season
« Reply #8 on: Thursday, Aug 17, 2017 03:20 pm »
This is how (alleged) grown men throw socially acceptable tantrums these days.
Isn't  he special!

This will offend many.  But it is fitting of the very special millennials..  A song by Radiohead.  And yes you are so very very special.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFkzRNyygfk