[Slyfox]

I was a huge Dixie Chicks fan from way back when they were doing cowgirl songs in cowgirl outfits. I still miss their sweet harmonies.

With that said, knowing the group as I did, I found that they really did not understand their audience. They had no idea who was really listening to them.

So, when Natalie made her stand on foreign soil during war time, they were very surprised at the fall out. I believe that they have still not gotten over it.

Maybe the NFL should look at their situation squarely and figure out who their audience is - BIG HINT - it is not the leftists.

And they also need to look closely at their own rule book which does not allow displays that look like political statements.

[Alberta's Child]

It’s a good comparison. The Dixie Chicks are obviously much smaller than the NFL and not nearly as well entrenched in our culture, but their tone-deaf actions were amazing to watch.

[reasonisfaith]

Those players have only one audience—themselves. This explains why the NFL problem can’t be fixed in time.