Local diner to host 'NFL jersey burning' event

[_Sheffjs_]

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-citrus-hernando/local-diner-to-host-nfl-jersey-burning-event

[sixlow]

It's a crying shame for sure but if i had any jerseys i would be doing the same. They can protest after the game all they want but just do your job while on the field please.

[Pappy!]

Amen to that! Not watching any NFL until they get their collective heads out of their asses!

[_Sheffjs_]

Funny they are destroying their own cause in the process. Like poop and fall back in it.  Still can't believe what is happening in our country. 

[Pappy!]

This was an open letter to Roger Goodall and the NFL. Roger lived and still lives the American Dream.

To the players of the NFL:
We are the people who buy your tickets, watch you on TV, and wear your jerseys.  We anxiously wait
for Sundays so we can cheer for you and marvel at your athleticism. Although we love to watch you play, we care little about your opinions until you offend us. You have the absolute right to express
yourselves, but we have the absolute right to boycott you.  We have tolerated your drug use and DUIs, your domestic violence, and your vulgar displays of wealth.  We should be ashamed for putting our
admiration of your physical skills before what is morally right.  But now you have gone too far. You have
insulted our flag, our country, our soldiers, our police officers, and our veterans. You are living the American dream, yet you disparage our great country.  I am done with NFL football and encourage
all like minded Americans to boycott the NFL as well.

[_Sheffjs_]

Not a big FB guy so question: Is collage FB staying away from this?

[Grumpy]

Brandon Tatum nails it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFhborYfWsY

[Flrider]

Brandon Tatum nails it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFhborYfWsY

He called it like it is and I like it 

I did send a few lines with my opinion to the NFL via the link Pappy posted on the General board, hopefully all this guys will realize that ultimately they are disrespecting the flag and Anthem and will channel their protest in the right form.

Here is another video that calls it like it is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwfvRbAK2IM

[Farside]

Not a big FB guy so question: Is collage FB staying away from this?

Hey, I think so far the College Athletic programs have stayed away. Although it only takes one school to get these kids thinking they could get some attention and make the news. I did hear where a small kids football team took a knee at their game to show support to the NFL. I kid you not and the coach allowed it to happen.  I believe these kids were like 8-10 yrs old. They have no idea what they do they just want to copy what they see and hear. Teaching them disrespect and approving it is OK? 

[ridingron]

Not sure I get the jersey burning. It is purely symbolic. They all ready have your money. The answer is for people to not go to the games. They all ready have your money if you're a season ticket holder but at least money won't be spent on beer, hot dogs or whatever. Don't buy their merchandise. Don't watch on TV or internet or phone.

Boycott it all. Take you life back. Go for a ride.

[OLDFRT]

Ridingron has the right idea. Hit them in the WALLET!!!!!