The NFL has rejected an ad for its Super Bowl program from a
veterans' group that urged fans to "Please Stand" during the National
Anthem at the Feb. 4 championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles
and the New England Patriots, according to multiple reports.
The league rejected the one-page ad from AMVETS because it was a "political statement," https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/01/22/nfl-rejects-amvets-super-bowl-program-ad/1056383001/
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told the paper in an email: "The Super
Bowl game program is designed for fans to commemorate and celebrate the
game, players, teams, and the Super Bowl. It's never been a place for
advertising that could be considered by some as a political statement."
But in a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, AMVETS
National Commander Marion Polk wrote freedom of speech "works both
ways," ABC News reported.
"We respect the rights of those who choose to protest, (but) imposing
corporate censorship to deny those same rights to those veterans who
have secured it for all is reprehensible."
The ad flap is the latest chapter in a battle that began during the
2016 season, when then-San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick began
taking a knee during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner to protest
racism in America.
President Donald Trump dove headlong into the issue this fall, when
he said team owners should fire players who kneel during the Anthem.
McCarthy told USA Today the league tried to work out a compromise
with AMVETS, but could not reach an agreement before the magazine went
to press.
"The NFL has long supported the military and veterans and will again
salute our service members in the Super Bowl with memorable on-field
moments that will be televised as part of the game," McCarthy said.
I
HOPE THEY DO. Since that Kapernick coward started the kneeling in
disrespect to our military men and women, I have hoped that the military
doesn't do a fly over, and that if any of these players are going to
kneel, they need to be dismissed before the anthem is played. I hope
that there is enough Americans that put country before these
Neanderthals that earn money they could never make in any other country
for playing a game, yet they disrespect the flag, military, and people
they play for. Not right!
Take it for what is worth?
To remove first post, remove entire topic.
The NFL has rejected an ad for its Super Bowl program from a
veterans' group that urged fans to "Please Stand" during the National
Anthem at the Feb. 4 championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles
and the New England Patriots, according to multiple reports.
The league rejected the one-page ad from AMVETS because it was a "political statement," https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/01/22/nfl-rejects-amvets-super-bowl-program-ad/1056383001/
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told the paper in an email: "The Super
Bowl game program is designed for fans to commemorate and celebrate the
game, players, teams, and the Super Bowl. It's never been a place for
advertising that could be considered by some as a political statement."
But in a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, AMVETS
National Commander Marion Polk wrote freedom of speech "works both
ways," ABC News reported.
"We respect the rights of those who choose to protest, (but) imposing
corporate censorship to deny those same rights to those veterans who
have secured it for all is reprehensible."
The ad flap is the latest chapter in a battle that began during the
2016 season, when then-San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick began
taking a knee during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner to protest
racism in America.
President Donald Trump dove headlong into the issue this fall, when
he said team owners should fire players who kneel during the Anthem.
McCarthy told USA Today the league tried to work out a compromise
with AMVETS, but could not reach an agreement before the magazine went
to press.
"The NFL has long supported the military and veterans and will again
salute our service members in the Super Bowl with memorable on-field
moments that will be televised as part of the game," McCarthy said.
I
HOPE THEY DO. Since that Kapernick coward started the kneeling in
disrespect to our military men and women, I have hoped that the military
doesn't do a fly over, and that if any of these players are going to
kneel, they need to be dismissed before the anthem is played. I hope
that there is enough Americans that put country before these
Neanderthals that earn money they could never make in any other country
for playing a game, yet they disrespect the flag, military, and people
they play for. Not right!
The NFL made it crystal clear a long time ago. If you are:
Christian
Conservative
Love America
Love God
Love guns
Love Law enforcement
Voted for Trump
And are white......
YOU AREN'T WELCOME
The NFL and owners are scared to death of the black players and won't put them in their place or call them out on their lies and BS.
WOW just WOW!!!
Couple of questions for ya,does you all trailer still done have the wheels on her? Are your mom and sis the same person? Do you call your pappy "dad" or by his name which also happens to be your brothers name?
Quote Originally Posted by packers1992:
The NFL made it crystal clear a long time ago. If you are:
Christian
Conservative
Love America
Love God
Love guns
Love Law enforcement
Voted for Trump
And are white......
YOU AREN'T WELCOME
The NFL and owners are scared to death of the black players and won't put them in their place or call them out on their lies and BS.
WOW just WOW!!!
Couple of questions for ya,does you all trailer still done have the wheels on her? Are your mom and sis the same person? Do you call your pappy "dad" or by his name which also happens to be your brothers name?
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