Very well stated and I couldn't agree more.
I hope you don't mind if I've included a message a friend sent to me that was a quote by the Clark Hunt, CEO and Owner of the Kansas City Chiefs just prior to the recent game with the Patriots and his message follows a similar path to yours in reference to paid athletes and their conduct.
Mr. Hunt called a meeting with all of his Coaches, Players and field staff and firmly told them,
"You are all simply paid performers on a stage and that field is my stage!
You will stand, with your hand over your heart and with respect, when our Country's National Anthem is being played or you will no longer be a Kansas City Chief, a Coach for the Kansas City Chiefs or have any association with the Chiefs Organization!
I will immediately fire you, no matter who you are!"
You can make your political statements off the field, but when you're employed by me and I'm signing your check,
I demand that you make our fans proud and not embarrass them."
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