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Patriotismpatrism Pro Sports
What would happen if a pro sports star was on tv
In a game. But then he starts shout things about politics and goes booooooo! And yaaaaaaaaa!
When you listen to this you think is this right or wrong. Well this should be right because when
We watch tv we really don’t think about politics or others beliefs. So therefore pro athletes don’t
ReallyRealy go tooto far when they bring politics in a time of patriotismpatrism.
Reason 1: pro athletes want to show what they believe in and inspire others. As an article
Said “many in the sports world supported Kaepernick” Kaepernick neald during the national anthemanthom.
But people supported him because he inspired them. Also someone

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