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Permalink Reply by Parrhesia on March 14, 2017 at 2:37pm

When will the oppression stop???  (sarcasm)

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Permalink Reply by Anti Everything on March 19, 2017 at 10:04am

That's too bad. I think the man has every right and reason to voice an opinion as he sees fit. IF the NFL (circus and bread for the mindless tv watching moron) had a problem with his attitude their rules must be clearly stated, such as: YOU HAVE NO OPINION UNTIL WE TELL YOU WHAT IT IS, for example. This way they can fire him because of a 'policy issue' violation. I personally don't 'salute' that god damn flag, I don't stand for a 'pledge of allegiance' to a corrupt criminal CORPORATION bend on my country's destruction and I don't sing their sick WAR 'anthem' either.

I like 'Diana's' comment, however, she doesn't actually think there is an "oppression" here or maybe 'freedom' of anything is fine IF people agree with you..., but that is freedom to do as you are intimidated to do.

So get mad at a man that did something that took more guts then most people looking at and agreeing with this article can even imagine having.

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Permalink Reply by Parrhesia on March 19, 2017 at 1:18pm

Women in Pakistan who are not allowed to attend the women's empowerment conference because of Islamic views of women are "oppressed".  They have no freedom of choice.  A man who hates a country where he can chose to accept a multi-million dollar contract to play football is not "oppressed" by comparison.  I agree he has the right to his opinions.  However, he chose to be a well-paid agent for his team and the NFL  He was not forced to sign that contract, he had the freedom to walk away. Legally speaking, A voluntary, relationship of trust, known as a fiduciary relationship, exists between a principal and an agent for the benefit of the principal. This relationship requires the agent to exercise a duty of loyalty to the principal and to use reasonable care to serve and protect the interests of the principal.  If his personal feelings conflict with his agency with the NFL, he must make a choice.  He cannot honor both.  He is free to chose.

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