Cop Takes A Piece Out Of Saints For Kneeling During Moment Of Silence

INJOOver a month into the 2017-2018 NFL season, and protests either before or during the national anthem have continued — despite criticism from the White House, direction from the NFL commissioner, and ratings that are rapidly spiraling down the drain.

When the New Orleans Saints took the field on Sunday, they stood for the national anthem. But they took a knee in the moments prior — during a planned moment of silence for fallen New Orleans police officer Marcus McNeil.

The fans weren't having it, and booed the team.

And police officers weren't impressed with the display either.

One law enforcement officer on condition of anonymity spoke to Independent Journal Review:

"I'm just upset by the whole thing because until you've worn the uniform or bled on the badge or held the hand of a dying officer, they have no clue what we go through.

They try to say they took a knee to honor the officer, but they're still kneeling for the flag.

This was not a career choice for me. This is a calling. I understand the risk. I understand it is a thankless profession. I understand my family is constantly worried. I understand that some that I help don't like me because of the uniform I wear, but I will always run to help them anyway.

Read the full story on IJR.com

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