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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTerry Bradshaw and Howie Long thoughts on Trump.
Terry Bradshaw - "This is America. If our country stands for anything, folks, it's freedom. People died for that freedom. I'm not sure if our President understands those rights. . That every American has the right to speak out also to protest. Believe me, these athletes do love this great country of ours. Personally, I think our President should concentrate on North Korea and healthcare rather than ripping into athletes and the NFL," he said.
Howie Long - "Kneeling or sitting for the anthem is not something I would choose to do, but I fully support the right to do it. That being said, what keeps getting lost in the form of the protest is the message of inequality. Put in a perspective, as a white father having raised three boys, there were a million things to worry about on a daily basis, but it's impossible for me truly understand the challenges an African-American father faces at every turn while raising his children," he said.
"But in a league that is comprised of 70 percent African-American players, if you're a white player in an NFL locker room, that puts you in a unique position to try and better understand those struggles and subsequently as we've seen, show your support for your teammates in your own way. Understanding starts with a dialogue and the most important part of dialogue is to listen."
https://thespun.com/nfl/terry-bradshaw-made-his-opinion-on-donald-trump-extremely-clear
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(2,988 posts)Two obviously thoughtful and compassionate legends.
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news that reminds us of the ideals upon which this country was founded is never old. in fact, it is apparent that americans need constant reminders.
Srkdqltr
(6,488 posts)Also too from all other sports figures.
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Polybius
(15,613 posts)Lawrence Taylor is for Trump?
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(56 posts)isnt taylor a registered sex offender?
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(6,822 posts)Sometimes gaining more wealth supercedes everything else.
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(835 posts)Thank you.