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1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
I don't think that they will necessarily change their minds. I think that the players took a pause from protesting due to the fact that it was Veterans Day and we were remembering the soldiers that sacrificed themselves for our country. But I do not think that it will change people's minds especially if they continue to take a knee.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that the NFL should create a policy because these players are expressing their freedom of speech and are protected under the first amendment. I don't think that creating a policy will go over well with the players. I think that it is best for the NFL to just let this protest pass over.
I think that as long as the attendance goes down then it will definitely have an effect on the league. The NFL doesn't want their viewership and attendance to go down. But if it does then it will definitely have an effect on the league and the NFL would probably try and put a stop to it.
1. I don't think not kneeling just for veteran's day weekend will change their mind. However, I do think it expresses a sign of respect the players have for those who fought in the country. Many people scrutinized the players for this. If they continue to take a knee after veteran's day I think it shows that they aren't protesting those who fought for our country but rather rights they want as employees and players.
ReplyDelete2. If they NFL were to create a policy it would create too much uproar and conflict. Players would not accept the policy and they would probably protest the NFL. The NFL should allow the issue to pass. If it continues they must address it and try to come up with a solution.
3. I think if fans continue to boycott games it will affect the NFL. They do not want their viewership to decrease drastically and if it does they will have to do something about it. The games rely on viewership and attendance so if there is neither of these there is a big problem.
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ReplyDeleteNo because those protests have already been established and are still going on. There are people who are very frustrated still with the NFL because of the stance on protesting the anthem. The expression from some players may relax some of the people who are frustrated with the NFL and bring back some viewership, but not all.
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Yes just because this is a game of entertainment and not a step up for players to use for protesting. They are at work, and it is not their time to be kneeling and protesting. Get your job done then go and work on your public say. This affected the NFL ratings, which is harming their job and work environment as a whole.
3. The fans who boycotted the games have had a significant effect on viewership, which means the NFL is losing money. This makes it difficult for the league to run as fluently. There needs to be a change, so the NFL is maxing out on the money it makes, and the ratings are brought back up.
-Max Mahr
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteIt won’t change their minds completely, but it will definitely point out the fact that the protest is disrespectful to some veterans and should not happen on the day where we are honoring these veterans. I think that the people who are against the protest may respect some of the players who decided to stand more, and it will further their hatred towards the players who kneeled.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
The NFL should not create a policy on kneeling. That would be suppressing the freedoms that our veterans fight for. I think that a policy on kneeling would be a terrible idea, and any sort of fine or suspension would be met with massive amount of criticism. Policies that suppress peoples freedoms are un-American and unconstitutional.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
I think they are certainly getting their point across, but won’t have any significant effect on the league. Politics in sports is inevitable, and these players who kneel are just standing up, or sitting down, for what they believe in.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteIf these players kneeled during Veteran's day Weekend it would of been a huge issue. The fact they chose not to kneel this one time doesn't change the fact they kneeled in the past, thereby disrespecting the flag and our veterans. People who diagree with this protect are not going to be more receptive to the idea of kneeling during the Anthem. It is a sensitive issue and one weekend will not sway the opinions of the other side of the debate.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
The NFL should create a policy where they fine individual players if they fail to stand during the national anthem, barring significant injuries or other medical issues. In the NFL, if you can be penalized for excessive celebrations then you should face consequences if you fail to stand respectfully for the nation anthem. Under this theoretical policy they should increase the fee for second and third time offenders, and then if they continue to fail to comply with the policy then the NFL would fine teams that cannot control their players actions. This policy would immediately end the protesting because it would hit players where it hurts the most, their wallets.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
Yes, these fans are the base of the NFL and if they manage to disgruntle fifty percent of their base then their ratings, merchandise and tickets sales are going to steadily decrease. This will effect the revenue generated from the NFL, which will subsequently affect the players as the owners are making less money.
1. I don't think the players will change other people's minds. I do think that the players who did knelt, will unfortunately make the difference. Maybe if every single person stood for the pledge it would have an effect, but since some still knelt, the people have something to hold onto and they can still believe the players are disgraceful.
ReplyDelete2. No. The NFL should not go that far to get rid of the problem, unless they start losing huge amounts of money. The players are only expressing their opinion, but if the attendance drops too much, they might have to make a rule.
3. Yes. The fans are the core of the NFL, and if they are boycotting the league, it will definitely effect it.
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ReplyDelete1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteI do not think this will change anyone minds. The players stopped protesting out of respect for veterans being that it was veterans day. Again, the protest isn't supposed to target veterans in anyway, infact its a protest to show dissatisfaction with the way social justice in America is being handled. The players will most likely go back to protesting in order to continue to raise awareness for this issue come the following week.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
I do not think so, I believe under the constitution we all as citizens retain the right to protest. The national anthem, while a traditional way to show support for our country, is not something any American is forced to participate in. The National anthem should not be regulated because there is no way to force anyone to stand in support of any demonstration in America as long as they're not breaking the law or disturbing the peace in any manner.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
The fans who boycotted the games will most likely have some sizeable impact on the league due to the fact that in the end it is a business. While sports may seem separate from other entertainment industries, all in all they're no different to a TV show when it comes down to ratings. Therefore the impact protesting fans will have is going to be significant when these organizations take a hit in revenue margins.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteI don’t think they will change their minds because most people have already lost the respect of the players for kneeling in the first place. However, this does make a statement that the players are respectful of veterans and that when they kneel they’re kneeling in protest of discrimination rather than our veterans.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
No they should not because although it is immature of the players for kneeling during the anthem creating a policy would invade the constitutional right of freedom of speech and expression.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
Yes, the fans who boycotted the games are bringing the ratings of the NFL down as well as decreasing the attendance at games. As of right now the league is still doing ok but if people continue to lose the respect of these players then the league could be in big trouble.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteProbably not. For the people who don't agree with the protesting in the NFL, they hold very strong opinions. They believe that it's disrespectful to veterans and others who have given and continue to give their lives for our freedoms and liberties. Just because it's veteran's day and players aren't kneeling like they were doesn't mean that they strongly opinionated anti-protest people are going to change their minds.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
No and I don't think they can. They can't do that because it would be unconstitutional to not allow players to express their feelings and opinions. It's in the constitution, the first amendment actually, that we are free to petition and to speak. Whether or not you agree with these protests is a personal opinion but what these players are doing isn't wrong on the constitutional level. Therefore, the NFL shouldn't and can't make a policy regarding this issue.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
Of course because ticket sales go way down, viewership goes way down, and rating go way down. This is really what the NFL and its teams thrive on. Without the ticket sales and viewship, how can the NFL function? Well, we won't find out unless the boycotting continues to a very noticeable level.
1. They might change the minds of some, but veterans have been upset about these protests since the beginning, and they did not listen to them then, so they were really only doing this for Veteran's Day, and I do not think this will change the minds of many.
ReplyDelete2. I believe that players should not be allowed to kneel during the National Anthem. It is your god given right as an American to protest, but just because you can protest, does not mean it is the right time to do it. I also do not think much progress has been made because of these protests, I believe that the majority of the veterans and law enforcement believe that these guys are disrespecting the flag.
3. I think fans should boycott the league for as long as these guys protest. Roger Goodell is the most useless person in the NFL and does not do anything correctly until he starts losing money. If fans boycott the games then he loses money and may actually are action. I boycott every game because I refuse to watch the Giants because Ben McAdoo is the head coach, and I do not really miss football that much this year. It is not that hard to read a book or talk to your kid instead of watching the football game.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteI don't think the players who didn’t kneel over veterans day weekend will change the minds of people who don’t agree with the protest. They have been doing this all year and showing a lot of disrespect to this country and its veterans. It would have been very disgusting to watch players kneel on veterans day whee that is a time we thank our veterans for serving in this country. But most likely next week it will go back to kneeling by a lot of the players, so I don’t think one week will change the minds of people who don’t agree with the protest.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
I think the NFL should create a policy on kneeling during the anthem. This has been really hurting them this year as their ratings are constantly going down and players are not cooperating. The fact they have been doing this all year has shown how much disrespect they are displaying and they are making the NFL look like a joke. If I were the NFL, I would try to settle this immediately (fines, suspensions, etc....) because if it continues then people will never want to watch the NFL and spark outrage all over the country.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
Yes, the fans who boycotted the games will have a significant effect on the league. They are the ones who are generating a lot of the revenue from ratings and tickets to the game, and it puts a lot of people in a tough uncomfortable situation. The fans are obviously trying to make a statement by not showing up to the game and want this resolved. Without the fans there would be no NFL, they are the heart and soul of it.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteI do not think that they will change their minds because i think they took a break from kneeling to show some respect for Veterans day and not because they stopped believing in the movement. I do not think it will change their minds.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
I do not think that this would be a good idea because the NFL should not regulate how the players take stands socially and should focus more on football.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
I do not think that they will have a significant impact because there will always be people to watch football no matter what issues surround the game. The effect will be negligible.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteIt will change the mind of some people because it demonstrates that the players still respect their veterans, and that the protest is not directed at the military.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
I think the NFL should not only create a policy on kneeling, but a policy on protesting in general. The players are taking advantage of their stage. People working regular jobs are fired for protests, so why should NFL players be able to protest? The players should focus on their job and not on protests.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
The fans who boycotted will not have a significant impact because of the total viewership of NFL games. The boycotters will also not stay like this. They will return to watching the games next week.
1. I don't think that people who didn't kneel this weekend will change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest- if they think that any other week was disrespectful, than it wouldn't have changed their minds. Though, if they were to have protested, many would have been more angered.
ReplyDelete2. The NFL shouldn't create a policy on kneeling during the anthem because they, the players, do have the right to protest, as do all other Americans. The NFL should be more focused on regulating football games than social stands taken before they start.
3. I don't think that there has been too big of an effect so far, and I doubt that there will be a significant effect onwards. People will continue to watch football whether or not they agree with a certain viewpoint on the issues around the game.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that this will change the mind of some players, if they didn't do it already why would they do it then, especially when the occasion is bigger and more serious to the people that are upset about it.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
I think the owners of each team should get together and discuss this at the end of this season. We have seen a decline in kneeling and that is good for the owners, but not for the NFL in general they have lost viewership and follows because of this issue.
3.Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
The fans might. Professional sports run on the fans without fans the passion would be little and other things around the team will be dull. The NFL should start focusing on the fans more than the players on some levels.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that it will change the mind of most but it will show how the players have the respect to stand for all the fallen soldiers. I also think that it will show people they they are not trying to protest against the military or armed forces.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
I believe if the NFL made such a rule that it would create much more needed drama and controversy. It will bring a lot more spotlight onto the topic as well as media attention which won't be good for the league. Also the players have their right to protest and the NFL should not strip them of that.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
no, the NFL is a billion dollar industry and some fans voice their opinion and saying they won't attend won't have a major impact. If anything all the attention the league has received from this has been like free advertisement. I don't think it worries them.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest? NOT EVEN A LITTLE
ReplyDelete2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
Yes they should give the players a different platform to protest without being disrespectuful
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league? Yes because that is a big part of the leagues revenue. Without fans going to the games or watching them ratings go down and the NFL will lose money.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteI do not think that it will change people's minds. It would not change the minds of those supporting them and those against them oppose them because they disrespected our veterans. Those people still have the same argument and not kneeling for veterans day shows that they are protesting not to disrespect veterans, but to raise awareness and signal that change needs to be made with the way people are treated in this country. They have said this multiple times and people still go against them because the way they think the way they protest is disrespectful.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
No, I think America is all about expressing yourself and having the freedom to do things as long as you aren't harming others. Protests are important and the players are doing it for a good cause.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
Not significant. NFL is an extremely influential, wealthy, and powerful industry; it will take a lot more to impact it. The consistent media coverage of situations like this will eventually have an impact.
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ReplyDeleteI don't believe that people who didn't kneel this weekend will change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest. If they think any weeks in the pas where disrespectful, then they wouldn't change there minds.
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I think the NFL should create a policy on kneeling because it is very disrespectful and making them lose fans. If more fans start not watching games and buying jerseys then teams and the NFL will lose money.
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Yes, they will because they will lose fans and they will effect the leagues income and if the NFL stop making money then that becomes a problem for both the team and the players.
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteI think they will, I think that the protests are dying and they aren't getting there camera time, not getting there attention and they know its an important time for veterans.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
Yes, but I don't think it would happen, because they are not breaking the law, they are allowed to do it and If the NFL makes a policy, it would be breaking the first amendment.
3.Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
I think it will, but not by much. While people stop watching the NFL for kneeling, another person will join to actually see it. It will have an effect, but not much
1. I believe that the people that didn't kneel won't change any minds. People that feel strongly against these protests will not change their minds. These protests are not to change everybody's mind, it is only to bring awareness and have the people that do sympathize for these players share their protest. They are not disrespecting the flag or the veterans. They are disrespecting the discrimination that still exists in the United States but some people can not understand the difference.
ReplyDelete2. No. If players choose to protest during the national anthem it is their right to do so, given to them by the constitution of the United States. Nobody can say any different. Its the NFL's choice as to whether they want to make another platform, but they can not tell these players they can not protest during games. Besides, even if players did protest on this "new platform," nobody would pay attention, they protest on the field because that is where they are heard. the point of a protest is to be heard.
3. I believe the fans that are boycotting the games will have an effect on the NFL because without these fans, the league is loosing money. Less people are going to the games which means less revenue. If the players do not stop their protesting or these people start understanding the rights of these players, the league may be forced to downgrade and cut down expenses. If teams do not gain enough revenue they might loose the franchise.
Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest? It most likely won’t change the minds of people that disagree with the protest. They already had their minds set
ReplyDeleteShould the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem? If the ratings drop to a sign grant rate that it is costing them finally then they should but if there is no effort they don’t needed to change it.
Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league? A Lot of fans are mad and of course its gonna hurt a little but until the league makes an official rule they can’t do anything
1. Will the players who didn't kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don't agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteI think that the players that didn’t kneel on Veterans Day might of brought a better understanding to a few people who disagree with them. This shows that they do honor and respect the men and women who defend our country.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
I think the NFL should and almost needs to create a policy on kneeling during the National Anthem, because the NFL’s rating have really declined by 9.4% in the past nine weeks and many fans are offended by the kneeling.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
Right now, I think that the fans who boycott the games have a small effect on the league, but I think the effect will continue to grow as it is becoming a problem for the NFL when their ratings start to really decrease dramatically and it is already beginning to happen.
1. Will the players who didn’t kneel over veterans day weekend change the minds of the people who don’t agree with the protest?
ReplyDeleteI do not think this will change the minds of the people who don’t agree with players protesting. The whole purpose of not kneeling is to show respect for veterans. It should not take a special day to give them respect and recognize what they do for our country. I think veterans may be appreciative that no players knelt but it does not change the fact that they once did.
2. Should the NFL create a policy on kneeling during the anthem?
I think the NFL should create a policy against kneeling during the anthem. I respect peaceful protesting but not when it disrespects our country, the flag and our veterans. Since players are highly recognized, there are other ways they can protest. For instance, holding signs or posting on social media.
3. Will the fans who boycotted the games have a significant effect on the league?
I think the fans will absolutely have an effect on the league. The league specifically gains revenue off of viewership and since the protests, ratings have gone down. The NFL is simply losing money. In some aspects, they should put their fans before their players.