So, you have no problem with them using their stage to peacefully protest oppression and police brutality for all that are affected by it on a massive stage (millions of people watching). You know that up until 2009 NFL players usually stayed in the locker room until after pre-game activities, until the NFL paid the owners to have their players come out for the anthem to show patriotism. You seem to be among those that're focusing on the wrong thing. The message of the protest is what's important.
Yes I am aware of that, and I would rather them sit in the locker than this bullshit. And let's just say that their real protest is over police brutality. There are definitely some bad cops out there, but there sure as hell isn't near the amount they believe to be. Hell if they want to protest something that is truly a world wide issue, how about terrorism. Something that affects everyone and not just some thug getting shot by the cops when he was given ample time to obey verbal commands and instead became such a threat that the officer had to shoot. At the end of the day, I don't have a problem with them protesting whatever they want to protest. I just think that there are more respectful was to do it. And how about the ones giving the black panther "salute"? That is no different than giving a kkk "salute". Both groups are racist hate groups that have no place in this world.