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Johnny SmithJohnny Smith, assistant professor in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology, wrote the Slate September 30 article “Vince Lombardi Would Be Proud.” The School of Public Policy is a unit of the Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.
Excerpt:
In the days leading up to the Green Bay Packers’ Thursday night victory over the Chicago Bears, the team asked its fans to join the players in a demonstration of unity—locking arms—during the national anthem. The Packers’ call for solidarity came after President Donald Trump urged NFL owners to fire any player who kneeled during the national anthem. In response to the team’s request, one made in part by its star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, many fans expressed anger over what they perceived as the Packers’ disrespect for the flag, the anthem, and the military—even though black players, taking a cue from Colin Kaepernick, have made clear that they are kneeling in protest against police brutality and racism.
For the full article, visit the Slate website.
