I play for the NFL and choose to kneel during the National Anthem. I don't care how many people I offend including the fans, veterans and those currently serving in the military. I also refuse to choose another venue to air my grievances.

What’s really cool is when the owners and coaches kneel with us. Others choose a cowardly compromise and stand locking arms. All that means is they are all united in disrespecting the flag.

Some guy told me that many people still get emotional when they see the flag flying proudly in the air and then stand tall with their hand over their heart or snap a salute in preparation for the National Anthem. As they listen to the inspirational words of the Star Spangled Banner many remember those brave men and women who never returned home from the battlefield and those who returned with physical injuries and mental impairment that would forever change their lives and those of their loved ones.

He asked if that concerns me. I said no but what does concern me is that there are too many people who say we crossed over the line of freedom of speech and are now the border of tyranny. They keep reminding us that another great thing about this country is that they don’t prevent you from moving to another country. The same people said they would even help us pack to get to our new destination ASAP.

Not to worry. As long as the owners and the NFL lack the courage to take action and stand up for this country we will continue with our obnoxious display of contempt for this country and will continue to intimidate until we take total control of the NFL. God bless America and has anyone else stopped watching the NFL?