Freedom Or Fabric?

When it comes to NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, the issue isn't difficult to understand. Yet some work very hard to do so anyway. During the anthem, should one honor the freedom, or the fabric?

If you believe in what the fabric stands for, the answer should be freedom. That begins with freedom of speech. But the same First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which guarantees freedom of speech also gives citizens the right to "petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Which is exactly what the NFL players are doing when they kneel.

It couldn't possibly be more American. It couldn't honor our nation's freedom more. It's simple, it's pure, and it it every citizens' right.

"Wait!" says the average simpleton, "You mean the flag stands for the freedom of people to disrespect the flag?!"

You damn right it does! Not only does the flag stand for those who disrespect the flag, but the constitution guarantees such disrespect! It's part of freedom of speech, and redressing the government of grievances.

"You mean the flag stands for the freedom to burn the flag?!"

Yes! The flag especially stands for the freedom to burn the flag!

If someone marches up to the Capital steps, and lights a flag on fire because he's upset at his government, that is the truest expression of America there is. It's enshrined in the first amendment that he has the right to do this. And if you put on a uniform and fight for America, you fight to protect exactly that. If you disagree, then you oughtn't put on the uniform in the first place.

So those who truly dishonor the flag are those who dishonor the freedom. Because it's all about the freedom, not the fabric. And those who honor fabric over freedom are the ones who truly dishonor America.

For example, Mike Pence walking out after the national anthem at a Colt's game as a publicity stunt.

Fuck you, Mr. Vice President. You shat on the Constitution you swore to protect and defend!

So let's honor the freedom. Never mind the fabric.

Because the NFL players who kneel are not wrong. Police officers in urban areas shoot to kill black people when a shot to the leg will do just fine. And this truly is a problem that needs a "redress of grievance."

Freedom. Not fabric. Let's try to keep our eye on the ball.


Eric

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