I wonder if these stupid people burning their tickets realize they're only hurting themselves? They PAID FOR the ticket, which means the NFL got their money. They could give a rats ass whether you attend or not.
God some people are so stupid.
This is one of the most ignorant posts I've ever read.
There are many more costs associated with going to an NFL game such as parking, transportation, food, drink and merchandise. Depending on where you sit these prices can exceed the actual price of the ticket.
The time it takes to attend a game can be anywhere from 5-8+ hours depending on where you live and traffic.
By not attending a game the fans might be eating the cost of the ticket, but they are saving possibly hundreds in other costs and time.
More importantly, their empty seat makes a statement to the NFL. These fans choose to eat the cost of their ticket so they can stand up for what they believe in.
Isn't that the point of a protest? Sometimes you sacrifice to stand up for something.
With that said, what are these NFL players sacrificing? Nothing really. The protest isn't done on their personal time. The kneel down doesn't cost time or money. It's a very easy protest.
How many of the players that kneel continue to talk about "oppression" after the game? Better yet, how many people are talking about oppression now? As far as I can tell the conversation is about Trump and Freedom Of Speech, not about oppression.
The original point of the protest is a lost cause. No one it talking about it and nothing has changed. The only thing that is happening now is the players are participating in a divisive protest about Freedom Of Speech, which ironically was never in question.
Good for the fans that have had enough, and despite losing their tickets, stand for what they believe in. If you support the players right to protest, then by the same line of thinking you support fans right to protest also. Unless your just a political hack with an agenda.