S. T. Karnick is research fellow and publications director for The Heartland Institute, a conservative think-tank based in the northern Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. Readers may write him at Heartland, 3939 North Wilke Road, Arlington Heights, Ill 60004 or e-mail him at skarnick@heartland.org.
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.- Friday, October 20, 2017