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<blockquote data-quote="spartansstink" data-source="post: 130460551" data-attributes="member: 1488840">There is also this belief that Kapernick shouldn't get what's coming to him - i.e. fired! You have to remember while you have the freedom of speech, assembly, and petition, (even in the workplace to a certain extent - sorry Orlaco) you don't have the freedom not to accept the consequences. That's why I expect the owners to win.I forgot the name of the precedent case (there have been similar since then upheld) but a pair of Indians were fired from their jobs as drug counselors for failing a drug test. Their argument revolved around the freedom of religion, as their religion called for them to smoke peyote to commune with their god(s). The court upheld the employer who stated that they had conditions for the people who work there and among those are passing random drug tests (especially being DRUG COUNSELORS!).So to sum up, while you have the right to protest, there are consequences to it and you had better be willing and able to abide by those consequences before you partake in that protest.If Nike wants to support Kapernick, that's their prerogative - think of the target audience. However, it may also end up costing them in the long run as well - think of that target audience. We'll see how long Nike is willing and able to support him. My guess is as long as the money stays above the &quot;bottom&quot; line - whatever that may be.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="spartansstink, post: 130460551, member: 1488840"] There is also this belief that Kapernick shouldn't get what's coming to him - i.e. fired! You have to remember while you have the freedom of speech, assembly, and petition, (even in the workplace to a certain extent - sorry Orlaco) you don't have the freedom not to accept the consequences. That's why I expect the owners to win. I forgot the name of the precedent case (there have been similar since then upheld) but a pair of Indians were fired from their jobs as drug counselors for failing a drug test. Their argument revolved around the freedom of religion, as their religion called for them to smoke peyote to commune with their god(s). The court upheld the employer who stated that they had conditions for the people who work there and among those are passing random drug tests (especially being DRUG COUNSELORS!). So to sum up, while you have the right to protest, there are consequences to it and you had better be willing and able to abide by those consequences before you partake in that protest. If Nike wants to support Kapernick, that's their prerogative - think of the target audience. However, it may also end up costing them in the long run as well - think of that target audience. We'll see how long Nike is willing and able to support him. My guess is as long as the money stays above the "bottom" line - whatever that may be. [/QUOTE]

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