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Dissent, Free Speech and the NFL on Eastern Standard

John Hingsbergen

Football players locking arms and taking to their knees during the playing of the National Anthem.

Some teams not even taking to the field.

President Trump says any football player who doesn’t stand during the national anthem should be fired. 

Whose side are you on?

And why is this such a big deal? 

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