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Originally Posted by Fetish Gimp
There is a huge difference between people who become part of the judicial/military system, and therefore entrusted to follow and enforce its laws (hence the requirement of a pledge) and athletes that are private citizens.
It would certainly be interesting to see one of these cases go in front of a court with the angle that standing up during the national anthem is a political act.
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I agree. I think it would be interesting. I dont think a court would force them to stand but instead make a reasonable accommodation. Perhaps those players wouldnt have to take the field during the national anthem and could remain in the locker room. I dont think the court would force an employer to allow them to kneel and contravene established employment law. That would open a Pandora's box of issues for employers.
Imagine if a performer took a similar position and wanted to wear a tshirt in the scene that the director didnt like that was related to a social or political issue. As a producer you dont want your performers sending their own message in your scenes.
I think what will eventually will happen is that we will see a player's strike over this issue as well as others. That really is their best course of action. Under their CBA with the NFLPA they could force the NFL and owners allow such displays including the shoe displays and other forms of support for different charities and activities.