As posted not long ago, an immense pet peeve of mine is when people spread rumors on the internet. Once they begin to go around, they spread like wildfire, and many begin to use it as cold, hard fact. The #TakeaKnee and #IStand debacle is tearing a deeper hole in our country, and the rumors being spread do not help. I've even been guilty of not researching something I posted on … [Read more...] about NFL and Patriotism Myths and Rumors Debunked
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#TakeAKnee and #IStand: What is Patriotism?
Colin Kaepernick started a movement when he took a knee during the National Anthem last year to protest the unjust treatment of black people by police. He isn't playing for a team this year, but his example continues. Friday night, Donald Trump caused a stir when he said that the NFL owners should fire any "son of a bitch" who took a knee of protest during the traditional … [Read more...] about #TakeAKnee and #IStand: What is Patriotism?