At some point as an organization you have to distance yourself from people like Hope Solo no matter how talented they are. Folks don't mind some controversy or whatever but when their behavior is as volatile as hers it takes away from the sport.

 

I was a huge fan of boxing until I watched the fight where Tyson bit off Holyfield's ear. After that I just could not watch it anymore. That completely turned me off of the sport. 

 

As for Kaepernick and these others, they have every right to their freedom of speech to include sit downs, kneel downs, silent 'nods' to each other or whatever they choose to do, but they are not free from the consequences; whether it be backlash from fans, being dropped by sponsors, being vilified in the media. I haven't paid much attention to what has happened since Kaep's initial sit down. I honestly don't care, but I do think players should put their money where their mouth is and promote that instead of all this posturing which does nothing for the people/groups they're showing support for. Everyone already knows the issues, we don't need it shoved down our throats when we are trying to enjoy a game because that is almost all the commentators are going to talk about outside of the actual game calling. DO something about it off the field with monetary support or volunteering. 

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