Scott Walker to NFL players: Stop 'divisive' anthem protests, stand against domestic violence

[TexasTowelie]

Scott Walker to NFL players: Stop 'divisive' anthem protests, stand against domestic violence instead

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says it's time for professional football players to stop protesting racial inequality and police brutality during the national anthem and instead focus on denouncing domestic violence.

Walker sent a letter on Monday to the National Football League and the NFL Players Association with what he called a simple request: that players stand during the national anthem and use their platforms to stand against domestic violence.

"It is time for players in the NFL to stop their protests during the anthem and move on from what has become a divisive political sideshow," Walker wrote. "Instead, I encourage them to use their voices and influence to take a stand against domestic violence. With the NFL Fall League Meeting occurring tomorrow, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, now would be an especially opportune time to strongly condemn domestic violence and lead the charge in supporting safe families across America."

The Republican governor said the idea came to him last week during an awards ceremony at the state Capitol recognizing outstanding achievement in domestic abuse issues.

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[Skittles]

1. Scott Walker can fuck himself

he does not care about women any more than he cares about black men

[Ellipsis]

5. ...with a NFL regulation size football.

Sideways.

ignore him. He's a putz... The king of cronyism. An epic used car salesman. A desporado. A tool of the WMC.

[madaboutharry]

2. Also a moron.

[King_Klonopin]

3. The entire GOP is determined to reframe the narrative

He is doing his part to halt any discussion about racial inequality
or the deaths of black and minority men at the hands of police.

Must hide it.
Must deny it.
Must change the subject.
Must vilify the messenger.
Must manipulate the truth.
Must silence the voice of dissent.

[dembotoz]

4. exactly