Elway and Ellis have made a crucial error in exalting the right of pampered millionaires (who would likely be patching asphalt or in prison but for their ability to play a game loved by mostly deeply patriotic Americans) to show complete disrespect for the country in which they are privileged to live over the feelings of the vast majority of their customer base.  I have been an avid Broncos fan for 30 years, and was a season ticket holder until Josh McDaniels showed how clueless he was about the needs of the team by drafting Tim Tebow.  I am suddenly, and heartbreakingly (given how much I have always eagerly anticipated and tried never to miss a game), indifferent. We fans should not be forced to choose between our deep patriotism and our love of the Broncos, yet Ellis and Elway have forced us to do so.  The players have every right to speak their minds away from the arena, but should never be allowed to show disdain for our country while being paid to appear on the field.