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Michael Bennett explains why he will keep sitting during anthem
With a new NFL season unofficially underway, it has become clear that some players across the league will continue protesting the national anthem. Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, who chose to sit during the pregame ritual over the weekend, is among those who have joined the movement.
Bennett sat on the bench with a towel draped over his head during Sunday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to tweet
After Seattle’s 48-17 win, Bennett told reporters he plans to continue sitting during the national anthem and hopes to inspire people to become more involved with social issues in their communities.
“First of all, I want people to understand that I love the military,” Bennett said, via Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com. “My father’s in the military. I love hot dogs like any other American. I love football like any other American. But I don’t love segregation. I don’t love riots or oppression.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bennett-explains-why-he-will-keep-sitting-during-anthem/ar-AAq3JZ6?li=BBnba9I&ocid=edgsp