Posted on 09/25/2017 12:25:45 PM PDT by Jane Long
The First Amendment does not protect National Football League players from being fired.
The Constitution’s freedom of expression applies only to government action, not private businesses.
The First Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech.” It says nothing about private action or reaction. Thus, it is a public misconception that free speech or expression extends to the workplace. It does not, as the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently ruled.
Any business, as long as it is not connected to the government, is entitled to fire an employee for his or her speech and conduct within the workplace. The NFL and its teams are privately owned. They are not constrained by the principles of the First Amendment.
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But even if statistics do not reliably show that offended fans are damaging a team’s finances, it is not necessary. If an NFL owner considers the players’ conduct to be disrespectful such that it reflects negatively on the club, this is enough for termination under the two contracts cited above. And, again, the First Amendment does not provide protection.
There are some who alleged that firing players would constitute racial discrimination. This misunderstands the law. It is true that racial discrimination in the workplace is forbidden everywhere in America under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But firing a player for his conduct is different than firing him for the color of his skin.
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According to a poster earlier today, you are wrong. The NFL has rules:
The specific rule pertaining to the national anthem is found on pages A62-63 of the league rulebook. It states:
“The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem.
“During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking. The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition. It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses.”
If the business is losing enough money, the union will have to negotiate. If the local taxpayers get tired of subsidizing these wealthy players, that might help too.
Notice a very important part of that rule: should.
Compare that to the NBA rule: 2) Players, coaches, and trainers are to stand and line up in a dignified posture along the sidelines or on the foul line during the playing of the National Anthem.
Should is a suggestion. Suggestions can be ignored. And kneelers are on the field. And really in the rulebook all your looking at is yardage, possibly ejections. Firing people needs to be in compliance with the CBA.
Imagine what would happen if nurses, flight attendants, construction workers, etc. started mouthing off acting up and not doing their jobs while on the clock.
I just posted it again, queenie.
#BoycottNFLAdvertisers #BoycottTheNFL #BoycottNFLSponsors #KickThemInTheWallet
Just posted another one, queenie.
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Clerk: OK but I like Wendy's much better.
Kaepernick was not fired he walked away from a contract on his own.
Some freepers are smart enough to skip over things they have already read.
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LUV it!
BTTT (Thanks, Jane, for posting this!)
The NFL is guilty on inconsistent behavior lately. Just recently they would not allow Texas teams to wear a small badge in memory of slain cops on duty. And the NFL would not allow players to wear a pink symbol to support cancer victims.
But disrespecting the one symbol which stands for United States of America, the star spangled banner, is not only allowed, but the head of NFL actually is encouraging it.
I for one, will not watch any NFL games this season.
NFL only for “free speech” that highlights their social justice agenda.
If you support our LEO’s, our military or our country? Nope.
#BoycottNFL
#BoycottNFLSponsors
#StandForTheFlag
And some people only feel validated if they post the same mindless drivel to every article.
Morons.
Under the salary cap, if an NFL team fired 10 or 12 players, they literally would not be able to field a competitive team for at least two years.
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