The past weekend consisted of a very politically controversial topic. The NFL had almost all of their teams either sit, kneel, or stay in the locker rooms for the national anthem playing. Whether or not you agree with the message they are giving is irrelevant on the sheer and utter disrespect all these teams showed. These players get to live in America and be free and safe to have their freedom of speech in which they should use. As public figures they should provide a platform in which they spread the word of the injustices happening in America. There is absolutely nothing wrong with them utilizing their free speech and nothing wrong with them supporting the people who have a hard time having their voices heard. However disrespecting the national anthem is not the way to do this. The mega millions these players make and the life style they live is owed directly to this country and what it stands for. The flag and national anthem are representations of the American way and the constitution. To disrespect this tradition we have in this country is incredibly offensive and ungrateful towards the men and women who defend and serve the country and allow these players the right to play football and to have the freedom of speech to speak about the injustices they believe are important to protest. Basically this is just the incorrect platform  and the incorrect time and way of protesting and should always be respectful of the flag.