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Originally Posted by pornlaw
Its not freedom of speech. Players have no First Amendment rights while on the field. They are being paid to be there by an employer and that employer has every right to regulate their speech, no different than if you worked at Walmart and wanted to wear your "Fuck the Police" shirt while working.
If they want to protest they can certainly do it when they arent in uniform playing or practicing.
So Trump is correct, these players can be fired, fined, benched or penalized.
I support Kap's right to protest and all the other players joining him - just not on the field while in uniform. Free speech isnt free and Kap is learning that the hard way - as will the other players. Bennett, a black power fist guy, was just fined $9600 by the NFL for a supposed late hit on Rodgers. Im sure that was in response to his letter to the commissioner about November being "Activist Month" in the NFL...
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Your argument becomes null and void because the point in which they are protesting is during the national anthem which is a salute to the flag of the USA. No employer can force you to salute to any flag..
It would be like being forced to say prayers at work. They would have every right to sue and most certainly would win..