Letter to the editor: Athletes disrespecting our flag, country

I am disappointed more coaches and owners of major sports teams have vowed to support their players who “take a knee“ during the national anthem. How dare you disrespect the flag of the country that gave you the opportunity to make millions of dollars to play a game? That’s right, play a game.

The players are not researching a cure for cancer. They’re not fighting the western wildfires. They’re not on the front lines treating covid-19. They’re not — with a few exceptions that I admire — a part of our armed forces. They are merely playing a game.

As an ex-fan, I honestly don’t care if they take a knee or stand on their head, because I won’t be watching any more.

Gregg Goldstrohm

Unity