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but wouldn't it be better publicity for both the NFL and the army if NFL teams provided discounted tickets to members of the military, and then (without being paid for it) take time to honor the men and women in our military during games (if they so choose)?


I mean the men and women in our military have the respect of many people already.  I know that I respect them.  A friend of mine's dad died fighting in Iraq.  My friend is fortunate to have receive a scholarship that helps pay her way through college (though it's a non-profit organization that runs it I think).  There are people who don't respect the military -- but I don't think an ad campaign is about to change their mind.  My friend's mother put a guy in the hospital for talking bad about the army, and he didn't change his mind.  


To me it seems like a bunch of bureaucrats saw an opportunity to boost recruitment, and the NFL teams decided to take advantage of the fact that they were willing to spend a bunch of money on something they should have been doing for free.   


 

It's great PR without having to pay for the PR. Almost a little scummy when I think about it that way. 

 

I agree with both you. No problem at all with DOD providing things like this to service members. None what so ever. I also think the franchises should just give them tickets as a donation like many other businesses and individuals would do. 

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