It’s not clear why Kaepernick has chosen to push the slavery angle, but not difficult to understand why NFL owners would be loath to hire someone who might one day point his accusing finger at them if things turned sour, writes @SubBeck. @TomJoyceSports.https://www.splicetoday.com/politics-and-media/ta-nehisi-coates-doesn-t-or-can-t-understand-the-colin-kaepernick-affair#.XeUch2ZYNj8.twitter …
The case of Ali shows that even the very greatest athletes can be prevented from competing if the powers that be don't like their politics. The powerful are more interested in preserving their status in society than sports -- and their willing to take a loss of money if needed
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Structurally, pro boxing and the NFL are too different to make the comparison that you are attempting. NFL did not even fine Kap for kneeling, unlike what the "progressive" NBA does.
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Also, can you give any evidence that this is race-based? Conservative NFL fans wouldn't mind Tom Brady kneeling for the national anthem? The NFL seems to really like black players who can produce wins, which Kap can't.
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