Jerry Jones does not approve of the way some NFL players are protesting the national anthem, and the Dallas Cowboys owner is proud of his team for not taking part in it.
In an interview with 105.3 The Fan in Dallas Tuesday morning, Jones made it clear that he does not believe sitting or taking a knee during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” is a good way to call attention to issues of social injustice.
“I got to give a big pat on the back to our entire team, our coaching staff, our entire organization,” Jones said, as transcribed by ESPN’s Todd Archer. “We strongly, strongly support the flag in every way we support — and it’s almost ridiculous to be saying it — the people who for generations and generations have given it all up so that we can get out here and show off in front of millions of people on television.
“We respect that so much. That’s the real business. The forum of the NFL and the forum on television is a very significant thing. I’m for it being used in every way we can to support the great, great contributors in our society, and that’s people that have supported America, the flag, and there’s no reason not to go all out right there. And for anybody to use parts of that visibility to do otherwise is really disappointing.”
Jones is not alone in his opinion. Others — including one of the most famous swimsuit models of all time — have ripped Kaepernick and other players for choosing to raise awareness in the manner that they have. Some players have chosen to sit or take a knee while others raised their fists in the air on Sunday.
Even if you disagree with Kaepernick and those who have taken up his cause, there’s no debating they have accomplished their goal in starting a conversation.
