Spagnola: Nothing wrong with taking a knee

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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that there is nothing wrong with taking a knee during the national anthem.

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McCarthy's comments come after Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons said that he is considering taking a knee during the anthem.

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Parsons said that he is considering taking a knee to raise awareness of social justice issues.

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McCarthy said that he supports Parsons' right to take a knee.

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McCarthy said that the Cowboys are an organization that is committed to social justice.

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McCarthy's comments are a sign of progress in the NFL.

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In the past, the NFL has been criticized for its handling of protests during the national anthem.

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In 2016, Colin Kaepernick began taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice.

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Kaepernick's protests were controversial, and he was eventually blackballed from the NFL.

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However, the NFL has since changed its policies on protests during the national anthem.

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In 2020, the NFL passed a resolution that allows players to protest during the national anthem, but they must do so respectfully.

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McCarthy's comments are a sign that the NFL is becoming more accepting of protests during the national anthem.

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This is a positive development, as it shows that the NFL is committed to social justice.

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It also shows that the NFL is willing to listen to its players and their concerns.