Though it's the right of any person to refrain from standing for

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Villas - Though it's the right of any person to refrain from standing for our national anthem, the pro-ball players, whose salaries are vastly greater than even the most gifted athlete's worth, chose to stage a full-scale rebellion. Why, because it's the popular thing to do at the moment? President Trump is trying to pull the country together, and that includes trying to inspire a show of solidarity and patriotism. If these players are so "offended" by this country, let them forsake all vestiges of citizenship, including their salaries.

Print Publication Date: 
10/18/2017
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