The politicization of athletes really is an interesting development: this stuff would've been unthinkable in the 90s http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/kansas-city-chiefs-marcus-peters-raises-fist-anthem/story?id=42014459 …
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When NBA players protested the Eric Garner killing by wearing "I Can't Breathe" shirts, commish Silver specifically encouraged their efforts
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There's obviously some variation among the leagues -- NFL probably the least receptive to activism -- but still, the trend seems sports-wide
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I think you have to read that as a consequence of the movements. they aren't "tolerant" by choice.
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the management incentives have shifted as a result of successful organizing. disciplining players may not be the wise choice.
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I'm not sure at this point it isn't fear of suppressing it.
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I think the tolerance of said views will be put to test once whole swathes of tms are taking the knee. Something will be done quick
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I can't think of athletes discipled for speech or activism. Not sure this is new.
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Another factor is that NFL players have a union, leverage.
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