This was not a good week for patriotism at football games.
Most notably, 49er backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick became one of the most hated men in America after he refused to stand during the national anthem before one of his team’s preseason games. His boycott may not have gone over well, but he does have a few defenders on his side — and imitators, too.
Football fans outside of the NFL are being just as disrespectful to our country and flag, even at American high schools.
Travelers Rest High School in Travelers Rest, SC, banned the American flag from its football games altogether this week. They say they’re doing it out of “respect,” but the appearance is anything but. It looks like just another attack on the American way of life from liberals who are too afraid to offend to stand up for their own country.
See why Travelers Rest High School banned the flag in the report on the next page:
get rid of that principal
The Principal should be banned from his job out of respect for the Flag. Anyone who wants to live in this country must obey its laws and respect the Flag !
respect for who?
DONT LISTEN TO THEM BRING MORE FLAGS
Should say disrespect!
Principal is such a wimp…..school board meetings need to be filled up with parents who boot this guy out. Mls
What about our respect for our flag dummy!
Respect for who dumb ass
Lack of respect!
You would be surprised just how many places where the American flag is banned. Here’s one I sadly encountered: When voting in the last election I noticed an American flag neatly folded on the table of one of the booth workers. I asked her why the flag wasn’t on display. She replied that she was asked to take it down because it offended some voters and oddly enough some poll workers who came from other countries. As I left, I saw that no flags were display outside of the voting location. I was mad and sad at the same time. Reply if you have noticed places of business or other instances where the flag is no longer to be found.