By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services via Arizona Daily Sun
Gov. Doug Ducey added his voice Tuesday to those of politicians like President Trump in criticizing athletes who “take a knee” during the Star-Spangled Banner.
“I think that during the national anthem you should stand up, pay respect and reflect over those that have sacrificed for this country,” the governor said Tuesday. “I don’t think the anthem is a time for activism.”
The comments come as what started as a lone protest by Colin Kaepernick as a protests against racial injustice has spread to other National Football League players.