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The Steelers anthem protest was ignorant

By Tom Rogan
Published September 24, 2017 9:33pm ET
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The Steelers anthem protest was ignorant
The Pittsburgh Steelers side of the field is nearly empty during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Steelers and Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Chicago. The Pittsburgh Steelers players did not come out to the field during the anthem. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato) | Kiichiro Sato

Protesting President Trump’s condemnation of NFL athletes who kneel during the national anthem, on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers remained in their dressing room as the national anthem was played. That is, except for Alejandro Villanueva, who recognized the nation is more than one man.

Still, it’s a shame the other Steelers showed such ignorance.

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