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Domestic Violence in the NFL

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It has been reported that around 16 million people watch each NFL game, which on a week where every one of the 32 teams play, means around 256 million people across the globe are tuning in to see their idols do battle. However, there have been even more eyes on America’s pride and joy lately than ever before, down mainly to a one Mr Colin Kaepernick whose decision to not stand for the national anthem split the nation. Donald Trump’s reaction to the problem couldn’t have been more Donald Trump if he tried, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now’ he said in a speech in Alabama at the height of the debate. My opinion is very simple with regards this, fair play, kudos, stand up – or rather kneel for whatever you believe in. Use your platform to fight for what is a very noble cause, I applaud the NFL and its players for its take on this matter. No laws have been broken, just a few angry, grumpy, middle aged, bald eagle loving, men offended, the code of conduct merely states you ‘s