Thank you for your service and same for your father......those men were brave beyond comprehension.   If as a soldier, you did not stand for the national anthem but took a knee instead, I suspect there would have been grave consequences.  Same with NFL players, if it is part of their work rules to stand, then that's what they have to do like it or not.  The kind of right that you fought for is the players right to express their opinions, protest, kneel, march, whatever outside of their work situation, which may well have different rules. If they choose to violate those rules, then they should suffer consequences.  According to the article is yesterday's DP, the lawyers indicated that is legal.  I have no legal issue with those in the stands who choose not to stand or participate in the national anthem.  That is clearly their right and my issue with them is personal.  Thanks again for your service.