NFL stadium worker quits job after national anthem protest
SOME PEOPLE JUST DON’T GET WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN AMERICAN
“I Disapprove of What You Say, But I Will Defend to the Death Your Right to Say It”
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Several Bills players knelt during the national anthem. Others locked arms.
“I can’t stand and support something where our leader of this country is just acting like a jerk,” LeSean McCoy said in a post-game press conference.
It was a show of solidarity for members of the NFL who believe President Trump’s remarks Friday evening toward players were divisive, but there were plenty of people –fans, players, politicians–arguing both sides.
Stadium worker Erich Nikischer quit his job at New Era Field after almost 30 years.
“I waited until the National Anthem ended, I took off my shirt, threw my Bills hat on the ground, walked out,” Nikischer said in a sit-down interview with Channel 2 at his West Seneca home.
Nikischer says he has no problem with players protesting before the National Anthem. It’s when the kneeling continued into the song that strong feelings took over…..
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