NFL should punish players for disrespect for flag

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, middle, kneels during the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, in San Diego. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disagrees with Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes the quarterback's right to protest. Chris Carlson AP

Sam Black, kudos to you! (Letters, “No tolerance for disrespect for flag,” Sept. 22)

You took these words right out of my mouth, “if you don’t like our country ... get out!”

Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner, speak your thoughts in Iran and see how much freedom you’ll have there. You’ll be hanging, upside down, by your legs — not a good image. America is a place where you are able to speak and the freedom to do it; don’t be disrespectful to a country that allows your voice to be heard.

Catch the next plane to Iran; they’re waiting for you.

Martha McMurtry

Bradenton

This story was originally published September 28, 2016 at 3:42 PM with the headline "NFL should punish players for disrespect for flag."

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