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Originally Posted by Eleazar
I personally don't care about the protests, but I'm finding it shocking how many people out there do. I've seen a lot of people in my circle posting that they didn't buy any merch for Christmas this year, or that they haven't been to a game this year because of it. Generally these people are over 40 or 50, but I think generally the crowd at NFL games and especially season ticket holders is over 40. (Who else can afford it?)
It's surprised me how many posts I have seen from people who see kneeling for the anthem as disrespecting veterans and military personnel and the country in general, not just the stated aim of disrespecting police.
I guess I was in disbelief that it was the protests, and there are a variety of factors in play, causing attendance to be down league-wide, but maybe the protests are the biggest factor...?
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The protests are a big deal to me. I support their right to do it, but I think it's very shitty of those who do it. That being said, it's not the only thing, the NFL becoming the the WWFL makes the game far less attractive than it was just 10 years ago.
But hey, I'm paying less for tix to a Chiefs game than I am for a Mavs ECHL game. That's telling.