NFL Kneeling Is Not A First Amendment Right!

If you don't believe me, try kneeling at work or some other stunt and see what happens! 

Reader comment: Watchman, the NFL is a private organization, and there are rules.

 

“The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem.

During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking.

The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition.

It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country.

Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses.”

"Please stop saying football players have first amendment rights to disregard the direction of their private employers while engaged in privately sponsored activities — which is what NFL football games are,” said Collett, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. “
They have no more constitutional protection for their expressive activities than I do for mine at my private Catholic university.

"Any ‘rights’ they have are based on their contracts and employment law.”  Legal scholar Teresa Stanton

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