# NFL:  Stand for the anthem or stay in the locker room.

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**Created:** [May 23, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-stand-for-the-anthem-or-stay-in-the-locker-room/814701 "2018-05-23T20:38:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 24, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-stand-for-the-anthem-or-stay-in-the-locker-room/814701/155 "2018-05-24T20:23:48Z")

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> [@Czarcasm](#):
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> Since this is a new thing, where did you get the idea that he was doing it to disrespect _anything_, up to and including the national anthem and the flag? He _said_ why he was doing it-do you believe he was lying about his intentions?

Opting out of a ritual designed to show respect to something is a calculated way to show disrespect. It is obvious. If he said different he is lying.  
He did it to cause controversy so his political views would get more publicity. That was his intention.

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