It has nothing to do with social justice. For the amusement of the general public, 22 guys are shown on a field knocking each other out.
And we want the game to return to its original, wonderful, and unadulterated state. No more “woke” message, no more kneeling. Only football.
To further emphasize the point, the NFL has also announced a number of new stadium regulations for the season, such as a “stand or leave” policy that asks fans.
Who are caught sitting or kneeling to “reconsider their commitment to the game” and a mandatory flag-waving during the anthem (fans will receive tiny American flags at the gate).
The league is adamant about eliminating anything even somewhat political from its territory, as if anybody needed further evidence. To make sure that players don’t get any amusing ideas about protesting during halftime,