Thousands of people were disappointed to watch multiple athletes kneel during the national anthem. “An athlete silently protests during the national anthem. People respond with angry taunts of traitor, you’re a disgrace, and leave our country!” (Bunch pg. 1) The public obviously is not appreciating the actions of some of the world’s most famous athletes, they are setting a bad example for future athletes too. If the National Football League (NFL) were to make some sort of rule against the disrespecting of the flag, it would be highly approved by the public. “For decades, athletes have used their fame as a platform to address injustice” (Bunch pg. 1) It seems that athletes use their money and fame to persuade viewers and fans, so they get
