Our National Anthem

 

I can understand the NFL players wanting to protest and support “Black Life’s Matter”. I also know that employer team owners do have some control over certain actions of their employees. I do not think that “NOT PLAYING” players who take a knee during the national anthem would be fair to the patrons that go to see the event.

 

I would suggest that the owners not fine the players because that would be unfair. I do believe that the team owners can and should  make players know that If they “take a knee” during the National Anthem for “awareness”  they will deduct 5% of the players annual salary, for each time they “take a knee” during the National Anthem  and DONATE IT TO “Black Life’s Matter”.

 

I also think that a moment of silence for “Black Life’s Matter “ could happen before or after the National Anthem – when all who support Black Life’s Matter can take a knee, or those who cannot – can quietly stand and bow their heads.

 

All true Americans should stand with their hand over their heart for the National Anthem.

 

Joseph J. Farricielli

2800 North Ocean Drive

Singer Island, FL 33404