Posted on 08/24/2017 8:29:11 AM PDT by Hojczyk
The wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has waded into the contentious debate over NFL players respecting the national anthem and lets just say Stafford will probably be standing all season.
In a patriotic Instagram post Wednesday, Kelly Stafford wrote:
"If you think the country can be better, stand for the ideal. If you think the answer is people showing unity, stand with them. The anthem is not the national police song. The anthem is not the national racists song. The anthem is an exercise in how this country can endure and rise, how we can agree on its future potential, even while struggling with its present.
The anthems words depict a flag that is suffering through bombs and rockets. You could easily view those bombs and rockets as the challenges our democracy faces today, and the flag a symbol of rising above them. -Mitch albom
Ive been hesitant to talk about this, as I know I will get backlash from it.. but I believe we can stand and show our unity against everything that doesnt represent what this flag stands for.
Lets stand united against terrorists, against racism, against white supremacists, against killing of cops, against police brutality, against sex slave trafficking.. against anything that is not the ideal for this country.
Lets unite in the fact that God made us all unique and different and that is something we should cherish. You can disagree with me and that is totally ok.. lets use this forum to discuss (not yell at each other) and listen to one another.
She also included a photo of the American flag:
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Well, nobody's perfect. ;)
Holy somolians did he marry well -
But at least I am actually a Lions fan.
Good looking and has her head on straight - super combo for a wife.
Ditzy blonde. Just because her bra is full is no indication that her skull is...
“White Privilege” will be the counter attack. smh
C'mon man, the Lions were a playoff team last year and Stafford is generally considered a top 10 quarterback! Yes, the franchise history is lousy since 1957, that is true.
Better rating than the unemployed colon crapperhead. Will goodel knuckle and force someone to hire colon? The nfl is pretty close to being terminal at this point.
The NFL will probably make sure the guy is demoted/fired and create a spot for Kapernick
She forgot about Black Supremists.
Not a Lions fan, but he's a pretty damn good QB - considering the Lions haven't had a RB rush for 100 yards in any game since 2013.
He carries that team, and he's not a big guy like Rothlisburger or Andrew Luck.
And he's smart enough to marry her!
Easily the best Lions QB since Bobby Layne.
See Declaration Of Independence--With Study Guide
I do not think that you will find anything in the writings of Jefferson, Adams & Franklin, which would argue with the young woman's understanding that we are virtually all "unique & different." I seriously doubt if you ever sat in a class room, with your equal on either side.
Bttt.
5.56mm
Well said, if slightly understated.
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