President Trump, you started this. Trump’s suggestion that players — players whom he disrespected — not only give up their freedom of expression but, a step further, abandon freedom of thought is offensive, and that’s putting it kindly. Kaepernick aside, it’s also worth listening to the players Sunday, because they are directing us forward. When owner after owner came out with statements condemning Trump’s assessment of their workforce, the players became even more empowered in dictating the direction going forward. It’s amazing that we need reminding — from football players, of all people — of such a simple thing.

Source: Washington Post September 25, 2017 13:07 UTC