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    US Olympic Comm Gives Green Light to Kneeling for Anthem, Other Political Statements

    Athletes competing in the U.S. Olympic trials will be allowed to kneel during the national anthem, as well as participate in other “Racial and Social Justice Demonstrations,” according to new guidance from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.


    The document released Tuesday said that some such demonstrations will be allowed without fear of sanction.


    “This Trials guidance defines latitude for athletes to express their personal perspectives on racial and social justice in a respectful way, and without fear of sanction from the USOPC,” a letter from U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland read.


    These demonstrations include kneeling or raising fists on the podium or at the start line during the national anthem, according to the released document.


    Athletes are allowed to wear clothing and accessories with “Black Lives Matter” or “Trans Lives Matter” slogans, or words such as “equality” or “respect” on them.


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    If the little $#@!s are ashamed of their country, they shouldn't be representing it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sybil Ludington View Post
    If the little $#@!s are ashamed of their country, they shouldn't be representing it.
    The US should strip funding from any team that kneels.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    The US should strip funding from any team that kneels.
    The US Olympic Committee will probably encourage it.
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