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NFL Monday Night Ratings Hit by Anthem Protest?

by Kitty Testa Monday Night Football ratings were down this week compared to the week one of the 2015 season. Game 1 of the double-header, Pittsburgh vs.Washington, scored 9.1 in Nielsen’s ratings, down 7% from the 2015 opener. Game 2 on the west coast wasn’t exactly a triumphant return to L.A. for the Rams, who…

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NFL Player Loses Endorsement for Kneeling During National Anthem

by Brian Nichols Over the past few weeks, the NFL and public at large have been abuzz due to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refusing to stand for the National Anthem at the beginning of the final two preseason games of the NFL schedule.  Considered many in the general public as a sign us…

Colin Kaepernick is Right, but He’s Doing It The Wrong Way

by Wayne Pac By now, everybody has heard about the controversy surrounding Colin Kaepernick, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback. Kaepernick has caused quite a stir due to his “sit down.” Put simply, he refused to stand for the national anthem. The Libertarian perspective is obvious. He is totally in the right. Although on a more…

NFL Quarterback Refuses to Stand for National Anthem

49ers Quarterback Wishes Not to Honor Anthem and Flag by Josh Guckert San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick elected not to stand for the national anthem prior to Friday’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. This is at least the second time he has engaged in such a peaceful protest. Kaepernick explained his demonstration, stating:…