The Washington Post might have trouble writing an opinion piece about this, seeing as the paper decided last year that it wouldn’t use the word “Redskins” in any editorial coverage of the team and has already run its requisite “dissent is a form of patriotism too” column.
While other pundits are still struggling to make Colin Kaepernick’s choice to sit out the national anthem seem like a noble deed, though, we’ll go ahead and praise the Redskins by name for jumping into action Monday night and assisting with the display of a gigantic American flag.
Redskins players help hold the flag, Steelers stood at attention. Crowd roared. Thank you, gentlemen.
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) September 12, 2016
The entire #Redskins team left the sideline to assist military personnel hold the flag during the anthem. pic.twitter.com/OsBS5Z3CEH
— Master (@MasterTes) September 12, 2016
.@Steelers & Armed Forces hold an American Flag during during the National Anthem prior to game vs. Redskins. pic.twitter.com/6qM0OYbtSk
— Charles Palla (@ChazPalla) September 12, 2016
From what I could tell, Ben Roethlisberger and Greg Warren held the field-sized American flag. All Steelers standing. Skins ALL held flag.
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) September 12, 2016
gotta love it. #respecttheflag God bless America. #kapernot
— vicshif (@kvshif) September 13, 2016
real men right there
— Pink Floyd Jesus (@pinkfloydjesus) September 12, 2016
@ezra_rosenthal hey @jemelehill this is true respect in America. @Kaepernick7 ????????????
— ?Sleeves (@dougiep2018) September 12, 2016
@dcsportsbog that's right @Redskins, show all the others how it's done! #HTTR
— Suzanne Belcher (@suz_belcher) September 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/anniebeans59/status/775490177741357056
Looks like some of the others already know how it’s done, especially on 9/11.
National Anthem for Eagles/Browns – AWESOME. Lots of soldiers, players, @PhillyPolice officers and @PhillyFireDept firefighters holding flag
— Thomas J. Nestel III (@TNestel3) September 11, 2016
#Eagles help hold American flag for anthem pic.twitter.com/rIHjrAvaNY
— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) September 11, 2016
#Browns and #Eagles players stand with safety personnel to hold flag to honor 9/11. @clevelanddotcom @MaryKayCabot pic.twitter.com/YLj6Kd2q4g
— Joshua Gunter (@jpgunter) September 11, 2016
It wouldn’t be fair to say that Colin Kaepernick has accomplished nothing with his refusal to stand during the anthem; we’ve learned to appreciate proud displays of patriotism even more rather than take them for granted and little more than a habit.
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Related:
Kate Upton declares today's Dolphins protest 'unacceptable' https://t.co/5sWc40lovM
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) September 11, 2016
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