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Reciting the First Amendment before the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” can create a greater sense of unity in our highly polarized country, too, since it transcends political party affiliation or leanings. That’s because the First Amendment serves all Americans and as such, should be celebrated before each game by everyone. It also would remind us that if players and coaches decide to kneel in protest when the national anthem is played, they are doing so in reverence to free speech protections that enable them to express themselves without fear of any government reprisals.