This is probably one of those polls that might not interest our international participants, but all are welcome to vote and comment. Comments from folks who are not in or from the USA can be especially enlightening.
A lot of people — from a variety of belief systems — are unhappy about professional football players who refuse to respect the flag. The president and others have suggested a boycott of the sport.
Do you have an opinion about this?
I am not a football fan, so a boycott or non-boycott look the same.
Your comments are appreciated.
As for me, being an American, I think professional athletes are paid obscene amounts of money for what they do, so this kind of behavior is a last straw. But I have no stakes in this matter, because there is not personal price to pay.
On the other hand, as a Christian, I do not think this is too much of an issue. As long as we believers are respectful, it probably doesn’t matter what unbelievers do in this regard.
This question assumes nothing new will change the equation. Understood in your answer is the idea “as things now appear.”
Poll Results
Are you planning to boycott or reduce viewing/attending Pro-football games?
I am not a fan of the sport, so a boycott would be meaningless. Votes: 13
I will probably boycott some or all games/teams or cut back. Votes: 2
I am thinking but have not arrived at even a tentative decision yet. Votes: 2
If things get worse, I might. Votes: 0
No, probably not or definitely not. Votes: 10
Other. Votes: 3
Discussion
NewUsed to love watching
….but when Cialis started advertising and they changed the TV format, I decided to stop. Haven’t really missed it.
The National Anthem is not that big of a deal to me, since I really don’t see the need for a moment of homage to the state before each game. Quite frankly, it comes closer to “make an offering to the emperor” than I’d like as well.
Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.
NewFootball
I don’t even know how football is played or scored. No joke.
Tyler is a pastor in Olympia, WA and works in State government.
NewHonor
I stopped watching last season after the CK protests began. I believe that players have the right to protest; and I have the right to stop buying their product. Really, I don’t miss it.
NewI think the protests are
I think the protests are misguided, but it hasn’t impacted my viewing habits at all—I still watch.
BTW, there’s talk the NFL might mandate that players stand for the national anthem, will those who stopped watching start back up again if this takes effect?
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nfl-owners-to-discuss-policy-on-standing-f…
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Greg Long, Ed.D. (SBTS)
Pastor of Adult Ministries
Grace Church, Des Moines, IA
Adjunct Instructor
School of Divinity
Liberty University
NewI voted "other" because my
NewDon't worry, Tyler
You don’t need to learn anytime soon—the U.S. team was knocked out of World Cup qualification yesterday. Unless, of course, you’ve got a friend from Everton who invites you to come see the Toffees play. But he’ll likely explain it to you.
Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.
NewThey abandoned me first
My interest in the NFL went from slightly waning to absolute zero when the Rams left St. Louis. That makes two teams that have left in my lifetime. Not going to get burned again.
No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel will prevail against the LORD. Proverbs 21:30