Saints players and other key sports and public figures are angry at Drew Brees for his anthem comments (1 Viewer)

[Jumpman910]

AK doesn't even kneel for the anthem, I've seen him sit on the bench so I'm sure he is pissed at Drew's take.

Not talking about kneeling, I'm talking about the players that talk about the bigger issue like Benjamin Watson. He's one for example that does it through the news and different platforms, professionally and he's going to take direct offense to this.
We all know Watson has some of the most character in the league, we gotta stop harping on the kneeling.
Literally wearing the flag on a shirts is listed as disrespecting the flag in the bylaws

 

[sammymvpknight]

No, it wasn't.

Im just messing with you. Nothing but love brother

 

[neurotik]

Let's not start tip toeing around issues now SR just because its Drew making eyebrow raising comments. What about the disrespect the country shows it's own citizens Drew??? This is the EXACT same thing Kap was kneeling for in peaceful silent protesting and it hasn't been addressed still, and Drew still has a problem with peacefully protesting the continual injustice of American citizens. Privilege is so blinding to some. I hope he doesn't really believe that protesting is a sign of disrespect because it is not. Protesting is a action of disagreeance, plain and simple. Disagreeance is not disrespect. Drew's comments remind me of the raw words of a famous writer:

"If I said it, I meant it! Bite my tongue for no one....call me evil, or unbelievable!"

Exactly. People need to stop giving Drew a pass just because he's a good player and a "nice guy". He is in the wrong.

 

[Formermember]

36 U.S. Code § 301.National anthem

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(a)Designation.—
The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
(b)Conduct During Playing.—During a rendition of the national anthem—
(1)when the flag is displayed—
(A)
individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;
(B)
members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and
(C)
all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
(2)
when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

 

[BreesHOF2024]

Not any more.

That's not how this country works. Way to own the "racists" using fascism.

 

[TruSaint]

It's spanned three presidencies since then

And it’s still a joke. Innocent soldiers and civilians dying for nothing. When Eisenhower warned about the military industrial complex he was right.

 

[Formermember]

The National Anthem is a patriotic song that symbolizes America’s core value: freedom. Therefore, it’s important for men and women to know the rules established under US Code 301 for showing respect in conduct when it is performed.
Proper Anthem Protocol Order for Civilians
(military personnel see this)

• Stand
• Face the Flag
• Remove Your Hat
• Place Right Hand Over Your Heart
• Did You Know?
• National Anthem Lyrics

Stand
Before the National Anthem begins, crowds will usually be asked to stand. Why stand? It is a sign of appreciation for our nation and its core values. Is standing for the National Anthem a law? No, it is not mandatory. But Americans owe a great debt to those who have paid the ultimate price to win and protect our freedom, which is why it’s important to follow proper etiquette and stand for the Anthem. The entire Anthem should only last for a couple of minutes, so standing isn’t going to leave you “winded.”
Face the Flag
Many people assume that they should face the person who is singing the National Anthem, but this isn’t necessarily true. If there’s an American Flag being displayed — and there usually is — you should face it instead. If there is not a flag on display, you should face the person whom is singing the National Anthem, giving them your full attention.
Remove Your Hat
If you are wearing a hat, you should remove it for the duration of the National Anthem (unless it’s being worn for religious purposes). This tradition goes back more than a century, a time when wearing a hat indoors was considered rude.
Place Right Hand Over Your Heart
Next, place your right hand over your heart. Assuming you are wearing a hat, remove it with your right hand and place it over your heart.
What About Military Service Men and Women?
Military service men and women should perform the military salute at the beginning of the National Anthem, holding this posture until the end.
That concludes the steps you need to do to show respect when the national anthem is played.
Did You Know?
Here’s a fun fact that not many people know: the Star Spangled Banner had been around for 75 years before it became the National Anthem. It wasn’t until 1889 when Secretary of the Navy Benjamin F. Tracy signed an order to make the Star Spangled Banner the official tune for raising the American flag. Fast forward to 1916 and President Woodrow Wilson declared the Star Spangled Banner to be played at military events and other occasions as well.

 

[BreesHOF2024]

And it’s still a joke. Innocent soldiers and civilians dying for nothing. When Eisenhower warned about the military industrial complex he was right.

Iraq is a democracy now. That's not nothing.

 

[sammymvpknight]

Not any more.

Yes they do. 100% of the people are entitled to their own beliefs. But I do think that there’s a time and place for everything. I don’t think that it’s the time to push the flag issue. We need ways to unify and not push ourselves apart.

 

[msusaintsfan]

Welp, season is over. Guess I'll go fishing.

This planet is just screwed up. Why the hell can't people just treat each other with love and respect.

Racism is a learned behavior. None of us are born that way.

I've lost too many people in my life to hate anyone...other than the Falcons.

Love all y'all.
Who Dat!!!!

 

[soggymoss]

When, in the history of this nation, has kneeling ever been disrespectful to the flag?

I'm all about my gun ownership but it's funny how a lot of 2nd Amendment guys are up in arms about this when the whole kneeling during the National Anthem falls completely within a persons 1st Amendment rights.

As a person that served in the Air Force, when taking the Oath of Enlistment, agreed to defend the Constitution. Most people who were up in arms about this issue never raised their right to enlist.

But I digress;

I believe they will talk about and hopefully resolve this situation.

It's disrespectful to the men and women that fought for and died for that flag, the symbol of the country they loved.

Everyone has their own views, and views things in their own way. Drew views the anthem as a time to pay respect to the flag and all it represents.

The next man may not view it that way, and both of them have all the right to disagree with each other.

 

[SystemShock]

If I had the time, or the inclination, I'd go and do a search and do a correlation between people who are both offended by kneeling during the National Anthem and DeMario Davis not being allowed to wear a "man of god" bandanna.

 

[mither_rome]

When, in the history of this nation, has kneeling ever been disrespectful to the flag?

I'm all about my gun ownership but it's funny how a lot of 2nd Amendment guys are up in arms about this when the whole kneeling during the National Anthem falls completely within a persons 1st Amendment rights.

As a person that served in the Air Force, when taking the Oath of Enlistment, agreed to defend the Constitution. Most people who were up in arms about this issue never raised their right to enlist.

But I digress;

I believe they will talk about and hopefully resolve this situation.

Amen. Thank you for your service.

 

[Krodwhodat]

I'm with MT on this. This is about police brutality and systematic racism that is undeniable in this country. Its time to defend those who are literally being killed over this. Lives are more important than a flag. As good as Drew has been for football and helping to uplift a city, his views on some of these issues are troubling.

What have you done to make change, where have you marched? Where have you spoken out, donated money and time, what have you done other than talk about it behind a keyboard? Sure you would kneel hypothetically but what have you actually done? Because we can start listing the things Brees has done for communities and people that are in need and he doesn’t see color when he gives. So unless I’m mistaken not kneeling during the anthem or not supporting the kneeling negates every good thing Brees does and he doesn’t understand police brutality. Some of you need to stop looking for stuff that’s not there and start making changes for yourself to help the black community.

 

[BreesHOF2024]

Not any more.

This is the problem with this. Is fascism and controlling speech the end goal here?