Posted on 07/01/2020 12:53:34 PM PDT by RomanSoldier19
Alexi Lalas tweeted and then deleted this when players from the National Women’s Soccer League kneeled before a recent match: “Now it takes courage to actually stand for the national anthem.” Lalas had himself a full social media day and then the world moved on. Now comes the story of Rachel Hill, a player for the Chicago Red Stars who had to release a statement on why she was the only player standing for the anthem before a match against Orlando.
That’s right, Rachel is the pioneer when it comes to issuing a statement on why she stood for the anthem. “When I stood for the national anthem before the Chicago Red Stars’ most recent game, this was a decision that did not come easily or without profound thought,” Hill wrote. “Before the game, I was completely torn on what to do. I spoke with friends, family and teammates — of all races, religions and backgrounds — with the hope of guidance. I chose to stand because of what the flag inherently means to my military family members and me, but I 100% support my peers.
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Free People Stand and Subjects Kneel
Bizzaro World. Up is down, right is wrong.
I am not going to knock her here, but...I will offer her advice: You cannot play both sides of the street in this matter.
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I kneel before nobody by God.
He’ll be off the team shortly.
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Slaves Kneel (why dont they get down on both of them?)
A Real American though only kneels to God.
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I applaud this woman's courage and patriotism!
What on earth is that woman crying over?!?
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