look at the context. during a job you are being compensated to do something other than preach your views. so yes, during that time you have no first amendment because you agreed to that fact.
its in the NFL rulebook actually. parton the wall of text:
The specific rule pertaining to the national anthem is found on pages A62-63 of the NFL League Rulebook. It states: “The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem. “During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking. The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition... ...It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses.”
From Legal Information Institute:
The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
(b) Conduct During Playing: During a rendition of the national anthem: (1) When the flag is displayed (A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; (B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and (C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heard, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and (2) When the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
Christ, that is scary. All trolling aside that is the kind of weird, creepy thing you expect in North Korea, not The USA.
But why does it specifically say that "individuals in uniform should give the military salute..."? Since they aren't part of the game or part of NFL, how is that enforceable?
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lestermacgurdy ago
fuck off. I'd rather you be damned
englishwebster ago
look at the context. during a job you are being compensated to do something other than preach your views. so yes, during that time you have no first amendment because you agreed to that fact.
mightnotbearobot ago
Since when is standing up for a song considered part of the job? Is it in the contract? Is it against the law?
englishwebster ago
its in the NFL rulebook actually. parton the wall of text:
The specific rule pertaining to the national anthem is found on pages A62-63 of the NFL League Rulebook. It states: “The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem. “During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking. The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition... ...It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses.” From Legal Information Institute: The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem. (b) Conduct During Playing: During a rendition of the national anthem: (1) When the flag is displayed (A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; (B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and (C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heard, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and (2) When the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
mightnotbearobot ago
Christ, that is scary. All trolling aside that is the kind of weird, creepy thing you expect in North Korea, not The USA.
But why does it specifically say that "individuals in uniform should give the military salute..."? Since they aren't part of the game or part of NFL, how is that enforceable?
englishwebster ago
maybe thats why they put in "should". im guessing the military has their own rulebook when it comes to civic events like these