In the case of high school football players and referees, it’s clear that both sides are passionate about their beliefs. Players use their platform to raise awareness of social issues that are important to them, while referees exercise their right to protest against what they perceive as disrespect to the nation.
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest against the police has been spreading like an avalanche since he took a knee. In an effort to draw attention to the issue, supporters of his cause joined him in kneeling during the national anthem.
But because they believe it is an insult to America, individuals who are proud of the American flag and military are not thrilled with the shape.
The Monroe High School football team decided to attend Kaepernick’s. Before the game, many athletes knelt when the national anthem was played. But once the players took their seats during the Star-Spangled Banner, two match officials realized they had to participate in their own way. They claimed that they were not willing to stand by and observe high school students in America like this. So they gave up and left the field.
New Jersey football officials left the field after seeing players kneel during a pregame ritual. 54-year-old Ernie Lunardelli and 27-year-old Anthony Lunardelli served as clerks who conducted the counter.
Ernie was horrified to see young people kneeling during the national anthem.
“I’m not advocating for anyone to disrespect our country, our flag, or our armed forces,” Ernie allegedly said, according to //NJ.com. “Because I don’t agree with what they’re doing and it has nothing to do with the national anthem, I decided
I knelt down for them, and I did.
Ernie is confused as to why he has to go on during the anthem. Although he recognizes everyone’s right to do so, he is confused as to why it has to be held in a pre-match ceremony when the focus should be on the game.
“I have a problem with somebody disrespecting the flag and the national anthem. That’s who I am. It doesn’t matter if it’s a newborn or an 80-year-old or whoever. I don’t care. I don’t care what color or race they are. It makes me angry that people do that because I wasn’t raised that way.”
High school football players were kneeling during the game and Ernie had a feeling. He informed the league committee that he would resign if any of the players were to kneel as a result of this while officiating a match for them. Ernie and his son kept their promise to leave the field as the students knelt.
Two cadets in chain guard took Lunardellis’ place as soon as they left the field. Because of this, Ernie does not believe the game was legitimate.
He stated: “They didn’t have the necessary personnel on the pitch so this game shouldn’t count now.” These children put children at risk because they have not been formally trained and trained. I’m not.”
Ernie already has a lawyer on hand to fight the game.
They won’t run me out of town, so I already have a lawyer lined up, Ernie noted.
As the debate rages, it’s important to remember that the issues at the heart of these protests are real and affect the lives of many Americans. Finding solutions to these complex problems will require unity and a concerted effort to address the root causes of inequality and injustice.
As individuals, we can take the opportunity to listen to each other, engage in constructive conversations, and work together to build a fairer and more just society. While the path forward may be challenging, it is through understanding, empathy, and collaboration that we can create lasting change and move toward a more united and inclusive America.