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“It is about time that Roger Goodell of the NFL is finally demanding that all players STAND for our great National Anthem–RESPECT OUR COUNTRY,” Trump wrote.

It is about time that Roger Goodell of the NFL is finally demanding that all players STAND for our great National Anthem-RESPECT OUR COUNTRY

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 11, 2017

Trump’s tweet, Goodell said, is actually misleading. The Commissioner didn’t make any demands on the players, as he likely realizes that he can’t.

Labor Violation

But following Trump’s lead on this issue has a local labor union calling foul and has gotten Jones in some hot water. Even if the protests were about the flag, the anthem, or the military, the Local 100 of the United Labor Unions says that Jones cannot bully the team members into compliance–it is against federal law. He has effectively violated the National Labor Relations Act and the Local 100 has filed a formal complaint against him.

“There Is A Law Here”

Wade Rathke made the official filing on Tuesday at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) office in Fort Worth, Texas. He said that standing for the anthem was not a pre-existing condition of employment in the NFL. The NFL game operations manual says that players “should” stand for the anthem. It is not required and Jones cannot force his players to do so.

“Either way it’s a threat and you can’t threaten someone’s job for concerted activity. The point is he is threatening anybody and everybody,” Rathke told the Star-Telegram. “We are trying to send Mr. Jones a message that there is a law here. The law here is that you have the ability to act with your co-worker. You can’t just roll over someone’s rights when they are a worker. You can’t bully workers on the job. President Trump might not get that. Jones might be confused. But these are workers with rights with the National Labor Relations Board.”

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The Price Of Freedom

In spite of what Trump, Jones, fans, and other team owners might want, they will be hard-pressed to enforce their insensitive,  unconstitutional preferences based on the way the NFL policy is currently set up. Even if the league votes to change the policy at the upcoming owners meeting to mandate standing for the anthem, it would likely be challenged on its constitutionality. In the meantime, those who continue to fight against for freedom of speech and expression in the NFL, may suffer a fate similar to Colin Kaepernick. Unfortunately, there is always a price for freedom -due to the ignorant, racially biased beliefs that still exist in the U.S.- and sadly, somebody will pay it.

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‘Take Dat…Take Dat Roger Goodell’

Diddy took to Twitter with a bold response to NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell’s, statement about the national anthem. For those who missed it, Goodell believes “everyone should stand for the National Anthem,” and that “the controversy over the Anthem is a barrier to having honest conversations and making real progress on the underlying issues.”

Goodell’s made it clear that he opposes the silent protest, despite players’ first amendment rights. Crazy, right? Of course Diddy feels differently and after seeing the commissioner’s statement, he let his Twitter fingers do the talking. In a flurry of Twitter posts, Diddy weighed in on the situation. He admitted he used to dream of owning an NFL team, but now he’s looking at the bigger picture. He doesn’t want to just own a team, the Bad Boy CEO wants his own league. Apparently, Diddy wants a league where players aren’t subjected to harsh treatment for ridiculous reasons like the ones currently plaguing the NFL. He also sees having his own league as a means of freedom in many different forms.

“I did have a dream to own a NFL team but after this post, my DREAM IS TO OWN OUR OWN LEAGUE. WHERE YOU CAN BE YOURSELF. Have a retirement plan. Have the freedom to be a great human and protest for your people without being demonized for your beliefs as a KING!!!!! New dream alert!!!!! Sell me the NFL NOW!!!! #f*ckthat #takedat AND FOR THE RECORD IM NOT EVEN MAD. ITS OUR FAULT FOR NOT HAVING THE COURAGE OUR ANCESTORS HAD!!!!! Maaaaaaan!!!! #TAKEDAT AGAIN”

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Ongoing Controversy:

Diddy’s social media post follows a string of reports about the NFL debate. As players continue to kneel and Colin Kaepernick remains unsigned, higher authorities continue to stir the pot in hopes of silencing NFL players quietly protesting the National Anthem. Over the weekend, Vice President Mike Pence made headlines after he left the Indianapolis Colts game over the silent protest. Later that day, Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones sparked controversy when he insisted players would be penalized if they refused to stand for the anthem. But ironically, he also kneeled with players weeks ago. Unfortunately, it looks like the NFL controversy won’t end anytime soon.

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