I'm always interested in finding a unifying principle to govern our society's rules/regulations/protocols, etc. . . .
So, the Stanford women hoopsters opt against standing on the court for the anthem, and it's universally accepted that's their right.
No one even comments on it, as far as I can tell.
A hockey player opts not to participate in Rainbow pre-game activities and that's somehow questioned, or at least deemed worthy of an ESPN article.
What am I missing here? [And seriously, I very well could be, but am interested in knowing what that is].
P.S. FTR, I'm fine with dispensing with anthem pre-sporting events.
So, the Stanford women hoopsters opt against standing on the court for the anthem, and it's universally accepted that's their right.
No one even comments on it, as far as I can tell.
A hockey player opts not to participate in Rainbow pre-game activities and that's somehow questioned, or at least deemed worthy of an ESPN article.
Activism group disappointed in Provorov's boycott
You Can Play, the NHL's longtime social activism partner, wants to work with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov after he "negatively impacted" Pride Night by boycotting warmups Tuesday before a win over the Anaheim Ducks.
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What am I missing here? [And seriously, I very well could be, but am interested in knowing what that is].
P.S. FTR, I'm fine with dispensing with anthem pre-sporting events.