The players have a right to continue or end their protest—which they likely will do when they encounter the prospect of significantly lower-paying labor in other economic sectors
Pampered players endanger their paychecks by offending fans
CHICAGO—It is axiomatic that National Football League players should stand respectfully as the national anthem is played before their games. I say this not as a political or moral judgment on their actions but as a simple, scientific observation about their self-interest.
If the players continue their protests, it will not be long before they find themselves plying other trades at severely reduced wages.
