Jaguars apologize to local military for anthem demonstration

MSN News ^ | 10/17/2017 | MARK LONG

[detective]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have apologized to military leaders for demonstrating during the national anthem in London last month.

Jaguars President Mark Lamping sent a letter to the director of military affairs and veterans in Jacksonville saying the team was ''remiss in not fully comprehending the effect of the national anthem demonstration on foreign soil has had on the men and women who have or continue to serve out country.'' The letter was forwarded to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Monday and available via his public email.

[Magnum44]

''remiss in not fully comprehending the effect of the national anthem demonstration on foreign soil has had on the men and women who have or continue to serve out country.''

I admit I did not further, but did they really apologize? Not sure I see it in the opening statement. More like "we just didn't comprehend how many we would offend"

[ripnbang]

However, who in God’s green earth would not think that it would be a problem kneeling during the U.S. National Anthem while played at a foreign country, but yet, stand for that nation’s anthem?

[A Cyrenian]

If they don't apologize then it's SSDD.

The NFL needs to come out and issue an apology for their actions.

That's my 2 cents.

[Redcitizen]

Its not a sincere apology. They only said it because of the negative financial impact to their business.

[SunkenCiv]

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