...“Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a b***h off the field right now. He is fired. He’s fired!” voiced Donald Trump. According to CNN news, on Friday Sept. 22 at a rally for senator Luther Alabama, Trump condemned football players who either sit or protest in some way during the national anthem—and chastised the NFL owners for not coming down harder on them. These comments were in response to NFL players kneeling during the singing of the national anthem instead of traditionally standing. Sense the players kneeling is a political demonstration against racial injustice, this made people question’s Trump’s political views on racial injustice in America. Trumps comments sparked outrage among professional...
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...Last NFL season Colin Kaepernick decided to protest racial injustice in the U.S by taking a knee during the national anthem before his games. This local movement quickly sparked discussions across conservative media who “ignored Kaepernick’s stated intentions and instead accused him of being unpatriotic and disrespectful of the American flag” (Illing 2018) However, this was not what brought Kaepernick to news headlines. The controversy exploded when President Donald Trump responded to the situation by saying, “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners ... say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. He’s fired!’ (Graham 2017). Overall the NFL protests demonstrate how the snowballing turmoil of a country can make its way into...
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...This article by Martina Stewart and Vanessa Romo focuses on Trump criticizing the NFL and ties politics with professional sports. The U.S exists as a country where the citizens have the right to free speech and expression which became extremely limited under British governance. This current debate over sitting or kneeling which has been very divisive for our country. It dates back to 2016 when Colin Kaepernick rejected to stand during the ¨Star-Spangled Banner¨ to protest racial injustice in the U.S. Contrary to Kaepernick intentions, Donald Trump says that kneeling during the anthem is unpatriotic and that anyone who opposes risks losing a job. Amateur and professional athletes alike refuse to stand for the national anthem of a country that...
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...often said that when you kneel during the national anthem, it shows disrespect. The disrespect is seen because the flag stands for the people who have fought and are fighting for our freedom. In discussions of the kneel, one controversial issue has been that kneeling during the anthem is to protest. My own view is that the players should not be able to do it because it shows disrespect to the people who have died and are fighting for our country. Therefore, our flag represents our freedom and the right to declare our liberties. The flag should be respected by the people and the players. However, the kneel argues for racial injustice and police brutality. The players kneeling is not intentionally showing disrespect, but they are taking a stand to protest for a common thing that nobody else sees. Everybody has a right to what they protest, and the public and social media mesmerized it into something that it was not. Although I agree with the kneel that it is for a political protest, I cannot accept the kneel during a football game. The flag is for people to stand and join to give respect to the soldiers who fight for our right to live in our country. Our flag is more than just polyester, and cotton put together, it stands for something much more....
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...with his girlfriend, Ray Rice, lost his temper and proceeded to punch and drag Janay Palmer out of the elevator. His actions not only changed his career, but also shed light onto the personal conduct policy in the NFL. The reputation of the NFL and its members was under a magnifying glass. Commissioner Roger Goodell, especially would face the ultimate challenge. As a result of this incident, the NFL revised its personal conduct policy to a more robust, thorough, and formal. According to the NFL.com, Commissioner Roger Goodell said, "We now have a layered evaluation process to take into account a diversity of expert views. This will better enable us to make appropriate decisions and ensure accountability for everyone involved in the process." Ethics and Crisis Management in Sports On February 15, 2014, both Ray Rice and his fiancé Janay Palmer Rice were arrested in Atlantic City, New Jersey after an altercation had occurred in the Revel Casino. Videos of the incident were released four days later by TMZ. On March 26, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, addresses the media about the incident and said that yes Ray Rice will face disciplinary actions when the investigation was fully complete. On June 16, Ray Rice has his disciplinary hearing with the NFL. On July 24, NFL suspends Ray Rice for 2 games. According to an article on SB Nation, Baltimore Ravens General Manager said, “As a league, we have a conduct policy,” Newsome said. “Being a member of the league, we will follow that...
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...Acceptance of Protest Question: Should organizations, such as the NFL, tolerate players who protest our National Anthem? My approach to how I will answer these questions is simple. I would ask participants to describe how they feel in regards to NFL players kneeling during the National Anthem. I will take three groups: teens ranging from ages twelve to nineteen, young adults ranging from ages twenty to twenty-six, and then adults who range from ages twenty-seven and up. Using these age categories will help to find the true feelings when it comes to this protest. I will also ask whether they believe he should be chastised for his actions—whether by the team, his agent or the fans. I will randomly choose different people: males and female, nationalities, athletic or non-athletic, and sports fans or not. These diverse and broad ranges will help to conclude my research into whether or not one believes the organizations can reprimand their players for protesting this anthem. I will personally interview all the participants to...
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...Many of the reactions Kaepernick received were quite negative. Some opponents argued that protesting during the national anthem at a football game he is paid to play for is simply the wrong place and the wrong time. Some opponents, such as Justice RGB, criticized him for protesting against the flag, calling such actions “dumb and disrespectful.” Others burned his NFL jersey and booed him as he protested, or anytime he made public appearances. During an interview, a Marine told Kaepernick to “go play in Cuba.” Players on different sports teams across the countries lost sponsorships for joining in the protests. A high school football team lost TV coverage when some players began protesting during the national anthem. When athletes speak up against injustice, they can have a detrimental impact on their careers and futures. Despite the many negative reactions, there were also plenty of positive ones. Players on teams across the country, from professional-level to high school, joined in on the protests. A vocal Veterans for Kaepernick group came forward on social media. Kaepernick’s jersey quickly became the top-selling NFL jersey. Politicians and other celebrities made their support, even President Obama. He said, "Exercising his constitutional right... I don't doubt his sincerity. I think he cares about some real, legitimate issues that have to be talked about. If nothing else, he's generated more conversation about issues that have to be talked about.” Barack Obama is right. While...
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...Have you ever wanted to do something small in order to make a big difference? Like a social issue? Well In the New York Times Upfront Article,Star-Spangled Protest, By Carl Stoffers. It describes how one man, NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest of the star Spangled banner, and also how it is having a larger impact on the nation and its people. It talks about how a simple protest for one idea can have a large impact on the world around us. It continues on through the use of many ideas and cause and effect strategies to inform the reader on the protest of Colin Kaepernick kneeling on the ground during the National Anthem of the United States of America. It throws around the ideas that Americans are bound to ideas and concepts that hold the main ideas...
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...Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………..4 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………5 Chapter One: History of Ethical Theory Development Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….…6 Definition of Ethics Business Ethics and Individual Ethics: Is There a Difference?…………………….…..7 Virtue Ethics…………………………………………………………………………............9 Practical Wisdom……………………………………………………………….14 Eudaimonia……………………………………………………………………...15 Kantian Ethics……………………………………………………………………16 Ethical Egoism…………………………………………………………………………….....18 Consequentialist Ethics.……………………………………………………………………..21 Chapter Two: Corporate Social Responsibility Introduction 27 Corporate Social Responsibility 27 Summary 34 Chapter Three: The National Football League’s Blackout Policy is Unethical Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….…35 The History of the NFL Blackout Policy: The Legal Test…………………………………..37 The Economic Test: Do Blackouts Have a Positive Economic Benefit?...............................39 The Philanthropic Test……………………………………………………………………….43 The Ethics Test………………………………………………………………………………47 Summary……………………………………………………………………………………..51 Chapter Four: Effective Communication Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….....50 Effective Communication Defined………………………………………………………..…50 This Student’s Display of Effective Communication…………………………………….....51 Written Communication……………………………………………………………….…51 Verbal Communication……………………………………………………………….…53 ...
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...Athletes across the nation are taking a stand… by not standing. After NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the “Star Spangled Banner” in 2016, it exploded into a nationwide debate. Since then, many other athletes have also started protesting during the national anthem. The protests have sparked a flurry of both support and opposition, with some praising athletes for being brave enough to publicly take a stand for what is right, and others harshly criticizing athletes and labeling them as brattish and disrespectful. Some have even gone as far as sending death threats. Making it mandatory for athletes to stand may seem like a simple solution, but it comes with its own set of problems. Requiring athletes to stand for the national anthem,...
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...Recently on the media there has been conversation about NFL players deciding to kneel during the national anthem to protest the unnecessary police brutality on people of color. The protest have brought up two significant beliefs of the Unites States, nationalism and freedom of speech. People point out that kneeling when citizens are supposed to show respect to the flag, which represents the nation, is qute disrespectful and unpatriotic. In addition, they believe disrespecting the United States also displays unappreciation to the soldiers who risk their lives everyday. However, the protesters justify their actions by stating that they should be able to do this because the flag represents the beliefs of the country portrayed in the United States...
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...any of the 400,000 plus college athletes under NCAA rules (NCAA). This however, was not always the case. Prior to the formation of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 1906, student groups frequently hired players without the stipulation that they must also be students at the university (NCAA). Due to these circumstances and poorly regulated play that often led to injuries, the NCAA was established to provide a safe and fair ‘playing field’ for student-athletes. However, today this regulatory board is not seen as beneficial by all members of society, and is especially negatively scrutinized by top performing student-athletes. In 2005, NCAA Football had an estimated total attendance of over 43 million compared to the NFL of over 17 million, while NCAA Basketball had estimated total attendance of over 30 million compared to the NBA of over 21 million (Humphys, 2008). Despite having more viewers, college athletes received no pay while professional players earned millions. This has prompted college athletes to argue that the NCAA regulations are inequitable. However, NCAA players are allowed to receive the $2.4 billion of annual scholarships granted to them, as well as travel expenses and catastrophic injury insurance coverage (NCAA). Due to the amount of various methods of compensations, many people argue that student-athletes are well cared for. Because of the high rewards at stake, and the fact that...
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...SOC 370 December 4th, 2014 Sociology of Race Relations With Police Officers The United States prides itself on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. As a country, all men are created equal and have the same opportunities. However, to this day, that is not the case. For decades and arguably centuries, African Americans and other minorities have continued to fight this ongoing battle against racism and prejudice. This struggle is also very prevalent in police and judicial affairs. With the recent racial tension going on in the United States, it is important to understand why African Americans are still feeling this way in order to find ways in which to eliminate police brutality. Using Weber’s theory of authority, one can apply his ideology to the recent events in race relations and police officers in order to understand the ongoing tension and divulging into the reasoning behind people’s reactions to these events, emphasizing the issue is centralized around power and authority. There are everyday events that occur that highlight the ongoing racial tension between African Americans and police officers, showing that discrimination and racism is not dead here in the United States. For example, take the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri. There is major controversy in the telling of the Michael Brown shooting. Michael Brown was shot and killed on August 9th by Officer Darren Wilson (Clarke). Brown was unarmed when the incident happened and the witnesses’...
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...Sport MarHeting Quarteriy, 2006, 15, 184-189, © 2006 West Virginia University Nike's Corporate Interest Lives Strong: A Case of Cause-Related Marketing and Leveraging Colleen McGlone and Nathan Martin ( involved in CRM, as well as addresses ethical dilemmas that may arise when these campaigns are being considered by both corporations and non-profit organizations. Nike's Corporate Interest Lives Strong: A Case of Cause-Related Marketing and Leveraging Sport Sponsorship Corporate sponsorship of athletes, facilities, and events is not a new phenomenon in the sport marketing wodd. Sponsorship appears td be everywhere, from sponsored stadiums and fields to apparel and clothing. This surge in sponsorship has not only increased the expense of sponsorship, but it has also created an environment where cutting through advertising clutter has become more difficult. With changing consumer habits and the need to target specific lifestyle segments, corporations are looking to use s]5ort sponsorship more frequently as a means to meet a variety of objectives (Belch & Belch, 1995; Shimp, 1997). Specifically, sport sponsorship is "a business relationship between a provider of funds, resources, or services and a sport event or organization, which offers in return specific rights that may be used for commercial advantage" (Howard & Crompton, 2004, p. 434). Of all the commercial advantages a corporation may seek to exploit through sport sponsorship (e.g. image building, brand building,...
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...There are many different cultures in Southwest Florida that one becomes immediately aware of as they enter the area. They include Native-American, African-American, Protestant, European, "Cracker", Hispanic-Latino, and Cuban. Because there are so many variations of these cultures choosing just three was difficult, but for my project I will be focusing on our African-American, Hispanic-Latino, and "Cracker" populations. During this project I will address the many and varied differences between these cultures on many different levels including personal or family differences, social differences and educational differences. I expect to gain a greater understanding about these cultures during this process and by gaining this understanding I will be better equipped to combine students from these cultures into a classroom of learners that are able to succeed on all levels of History education. Because I do teach World History having a classroom full of diverse cultures lends itself to a variety of teaching activities and extra curricular learning. Miami-Dade Community College President Eduardo J. Padron. Said it best when he said "Our classrooms are laboratories for cultural diversity and the disciplines are enriched when students contribute various cultural perspectives," It has become increasingly clear that we must get creative in culturally diverse ways in order to pull all of our students into the learning culture in equal ways. I spent several days researching the material that...
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