When you have to buy recognition it's a false honor! True appreciation is not paid for, true appreciation should be given freely from the heart. Shame on the NFL and shame on the DOD, to have to be paid to recognize those who have made it possible for the NFL's existence is an utter disgrace! How many professional sport franchise's exist in the world? The NFL is lucky to be in a country where they can exist and make billions, yet all they care for is more! Greed is killing this country.
Submitted by Bob Ford (not verified) : May 14, 2015 12:30pm
To add to your well written comment. The NFL has been tax exempt for several years living out of both pockets of the tax payer. They live in "high cotton" and eat "high on the hog" at the same time.
Submitted by Dale A. Cole Sr (not verified) : May 14, 2015 3:42pm
I agree, Bob Ford....it's like paying for your own birthday party...If the NFL wants to honor Veterans to make the league look good to us, then they should certainly foot the bill!
Submitted by Don Matthews (not verified) : May 14, 2015 5:17pm
An honor is voluntary and should not be sought.The greatest honor would be fulfilling the needs of veterans with physical.mental and financial problems.
Submitted by Joseph B. Cocke (not verified) : May 14, 2015 5:27pm
According to a Chicago Sun-Times sportswriter the NFL is the most successful league in sports history. Yet, it fights in court to deny medical care for injured players. Sound familiar? VA
does the same.
I love those 3 second flyovers, and the huge flags waved by US Military folks, but always thought NFL paid for that. DOD might think it is good advertising money well spent, but it helps not one single troop.
NFL, pay for your own tributes!
Submitted by USAF Steve (not verified) : May 14, 2015 6:34pm
As a Veteran I agree with most of the posters here. The DOD should re-think it's priorities and not get caught up in the over-hyped, greedy NFL. The NFL is a mess at the moment and needs a kick in the butt. Not taxpayer money to show false, commercially motivated sentiment.
Submitted by Rickhal53 (not verified) : May 14, 2015 8:49pm
Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. These are millionaire celebrities who take their pampered life for granted as most do. They have been elevated to hero status for playing a game. What a country! Thanks to all those who have served and sacrificed.
Submitted by Larry Dinkins (not verified) : May 16, 2015 4:28pm
Are you a veteran? Do you know what honor is Mr.Primrose?? Mr.Ford said it perfectly. It's an insult to our military. Our own DOD is insulting our Military. The NFL should want to do it for nothing. The NFL is insulting not only the military, but one of their own, who quit the NFL to go join the military after 9/11. He gave his life for his country: Pat Tillman of the Arizona Cardinals. Did you know that Roger Goodell is paid $40 million a year? The NFL has big problems. Congress has big problems.
Submitted by R. McCrea (not verified) : May 15, 2015 8:26am
I agree with Bob Ford. Whomever authorized the money should be ashamed. If professional sports with all their money can not support the military they don't deserve to be in this country.
Submitted by F Hoffman Ret E... (not verified) : May 14, 2015 3:00pm
It even bothers me when the PGA Tour uses the military to tend the Green`s flag. I don`t think anyone`s getting paid off, but wouldn`t doubt it. Maybe it`s me, but these people tending flags look like servants, and I don`t like it.
Submitted by Bob Haviland (not verified) : May 14, 2015 3:00pm
Better to give the services a raise in pay and let the billionaires of the NFL pay toward the ceremonies. Even the Chargers provide the Sunday gratis seats for the local military. Better pay could equal better quality of personnel and better retention of active men and women.
Submitted by David Ballard (not verified) : May 14, 2015 3:01pm
Just like about every institution in this country,
the NFL has lost sight of what America is all about.
It's not money, but honor, freedom, commitment and
sacrifices made by all Veterans. Never in my life would I
have expected such debased actions by the NFL. Considering
all the scandals that beset NFL football, and other professional sports, maybe it's just indicative of erosion
of American character, ideals, and values. In that case,
it's to be expected. Too bad.
Submitted by B Wienke (not verified) : May 14, 2015 3:02pm
I concur with Hoot and with many others sounding off so far. The NFL did not pay tribute to those who served and are still serving...DOD payed the tribute and they have not been credited with such. Leadership must start at the top, and we do not have good leadership currently at the top.
Submitted by G. Adams (not verified) : May 14, 2015 3:39pm
Israel in 2014 received $3.3 billion which is used almost totally for purchasing US made arms and join development of protection devices i.e. Iron Dome, useful to the United States and Israel. If you go to wikipedia you will see a total list of all the countries that received aidRNSYP. I believe you will be surprised as to the countries receiving funds:
Russia 71.5 million; China 194 million; Afghanistan 6,725 billion; Bangladesh 2,152 billion; Cuba 87.8 million; Dem Rep Congo 2,859 billion; Cote d'Ivoire 2,635 billion; Egypt 1,806 billion; Ethiopia 3,261 billion; India 1,667; Iran 148.8 million; Israel 3,300 million; Kenya 2,654; Mexico 417.8 million; Nigeria 1,915.8 billion; North Korea 98.1 million; Pakistan 2,019 billion; Palestine 2,001 billion; Tanzania 2,831.8 billion; Turkey 3,033 billion; Vietnam 4,115.7 billion.
Although Israel's received 3.3 billion, please note Palestine received 2,001 billion. I've read somewhere that our total expenditures of foreign aid is less than 9% of the US government's total budget.
Submitted by jrummel (not verified) : May 14, 2015 6:28pm
From Viet Nam to 9-11, from Johnnie U to Tommy B, each are upside down and shameful! NFL politics and dollars for honoring Veterans and the Fallen, the NFL has lost it big time! Being a VN Vet, though painful, I prefer to honestly know where I stand within the citizenry rather than having respect via the almighty dollar. That said, know this,I love my Veteran Sisters and Brothers, then and now! This is from the heart, not the pocketbook nor any NFL hype.
Submitted by Bob B (not verified) : May 14, 2015 3:48pm
The NFL should be paying the DOD for the privilege of having the military attend their GAMES. And remember, they are only games. And of course Roger Goodell, the commissioner should probably stop all this. Just another bunch of ungrateful civilian idiots taking the military for granted. Next war, they can go.
Submitted by Chris V (not verified) : May 14, 2015 4:14pm
Dennis Egbert, do you refer to the "furlough" in which federal employees did not have to work for nearly 2 weeks yet received full back pay? That "furlough"? And all you care about is the money that you may or may not have lost? That's the equivalent of a 2 week paid vacation. My heart bleeds for you; not.
Submitted by Maurice Mayben,... (not verified) : May 25, 2015 8:15pm
Chris V well said, iam so upset I hope the Legion has balls enough to bring this to the publics eye and put nfl to shame. This really upsets me and I hope others too.
Submitted by Oldtimer1926 (not verified) : May 14, 2015 5:10pm
The NFL are just way over paid players in a game. Our Military/Veterans are the real heroes. I agree Oldtimer1926, I hope the Legion does bring this to the public eye.
Submitted by R. McCrea (not verified) : May 15, 2015 8:39am
The NFL should pay the NG for showing up and giving their over priced stadium and over paid players some real class. Shame on the Government for allowing this to happen!
Submitted by Chuck VW (not verified) : May 14, 2015 5:31pm
Maybe we should all stop attending NFL games. Reckon that would hurt the billionnaires? But I reckon that would never happen, since we Americans are so hooked on sports. Remember Rome?
Submitted by Oldtimer 1933 (not verified) : May 14, 2015 5:47pm
All sports (and other entertainment programs) should be voluntarily and regularly honoring our veterans and active duty personnel. The DoD should be spending that money on the VA.
Submitted by Pete Bauer (not verified) : May 14, 2015 5:57pm
Not too surprised, I'm sure that they can explain how it's a cost-effective way to reach the target demographic, etc., but what I want to see is the teams who were happy to do this FREE, which is a lot of the teams but should've been ALL of them, really be honored by DoD. Our area team, the Tennessee Titans, has always done things to honor the military ever since they moved here and I was very happy to see them not on the list of teams which had to be "paid off" to do so. In recent years I think that DoD honored their now-deceased owner, K. S. "Bud" Adams, as their NFL Owner of the Year -- that may have been in 2012, which was the last season he actually lived all the way through. I like real friends that I don't have to pay to be my friends!
Submitted by Robert Qualls (not verified) : May 14, 2015 7:03pm
It is all part of our "Price System Economy" people are easily influenced by commercials. Make no mistake these are commercials. Our system of Economy is to blame for this terrible deception. They, those in charge of it, have to sell everything even patriotism. To be sure someone is making a lot of money at our, the common citizens, expense. Guess what, the government borrows the money to pay for those adds. So now the interest is added on to our tab. We pay for it and the interest. David Michael Beachwood explains the price system in his blog. I mention this just in case you want to understand how I say such things. His world view is more realistic than the one we are sold by the media.
Submitted by dave48195 (not verified) : May 14, 2015 7:45pm
The DoD should spend this discretional income on veterans benefits. The NFL needs to realize that the tax dollars we spend on defense is to protect them not turn in a profit for them
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) : May 14, 2015 8:22pm
I feel that the DOD providing millions to the NFL is both reprehensible and seemingly illegal.The NFL is a privately run business. How is the DOD(gov't department), affiliated with a league of athletes??!! The constitution states that the republic or people of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, shall not have taxation without representation. When was the last time any of "YOU, THE PEOPLE." received a letter from the National/federal gov't, in the mail, asking for your approval or disapproval of the DOD paying the NFL for would-be charitable services rendered??!! In fact when was the last and of "YOU, THE PEOPLE," received any type of letter asking whether you approve or disapprove tax dollars being spent with regard to any issue??!! I would presume, "NEVER!!" And this is "DEMOCRACY??!!" In lieu of bankrolling the NFL, via DOD, so politicians receive "KICKBACKS," from the businessmen who run the NFL… why don't we demand that such money be used for military personnel
(and/or their families), in need as well as HOMELESS VETERANS or VETERANS in need??!! Wouldn't that make more sense?! However… what does common sense have to do with CONTROLLING a republic??!! "WE THE PEOPLE" are not being represented… "WE THE PEOPLE," are being CONTROLLED.
Submitted by USAF DANIEL (not verified) : May 14, 2015 8:48pm
The DOD should be giving that money to Disabled Veterans instead of giving it to some NFL teams. The Disabled Veterans can use that money to to better feed and house themselves. Honoring the Military is a great thing to do, but I don't believe the NFL needs to be paid off to do it.
Submitted by Ansley Wood (not verified) : May 14, 2015 10:15pm
DOD said it is used as a recruiting expense. The greedy ass NFL should do it for free. Wonder how many kick-backs are going on in this scam. The public needs to wake up to the whole football scam. What was once just a popular game has turned into a corrupt money making machine. They could care less about the men in the armed forces but as long as there is money to be made they smile in our faces as they piss on our boots.
Submitted by .F. Chapman (not verified) : May 15, 2015 6:38am
If the return on investment is good for recruiting I'm good with it, but if not cancel it. God knows that our Marxist schools in this country don't support military service. We have to get the word out to our patriotic young people some how.
Submitted by SAR506 (not verified) : May 15, 2015 10:29am
The DOD has no business spending taxpayer money in this manner. And, who gets the credit? The NFL, of course. All DOD budgeted money should be spent for legitimate DOD purposes.
Submitted by Wayne Arnold (not verified) : May 15, 2015 10:34am
The DOD should have demanded a $5 million payment from the NFL to the Veterans account rather than paying for the right to promote the US military. WE have already paid many times over, this scorches me to no end.............
Submitted by RKO (not verified) : May 15, 2015 11:36am
I agree with all the commentaries but no body mentioned that somebody get some money back or covering something. People forget we the veterans and active army did the service for GOD and COUNTRY. did minimum DOD is respect our service and take care the veterans better the sorry polotician
Submitted by miguel (not verified) : May 15, 2015 5:06pm
What an absurd way to spend money. Recognition? Recruiting? Neither should be necessary for the DOD to spend money. Recruiters have their jobs and the nationalistic right wing provides a plethora of recognition. A waste of money and the NFL is a greedy organization for accepting.
Submitted by Terry Long (not verified) : May 16, 2015 4:57pm
If the NFL is honoring the veterans and military why are they being paid to do it? that is not an honor that is a job (being paid to perform a certain task). I agree with almost all of the comments made I am a Nam vet and no one should have to be paid to honor any of our veterans or Military , without them we would have nothing.
Submitted by Larry Goebel (not verified) : May 17, 2015 9:58am
Shame on the NFL and DoD! This is not honoring our veterans. Real honor comes willingly from the heart, not someone else's purse. And more needs to be done than simply pushing a wheelchair bound veteran out to the 50 yard line for applause. The NFL needs to put its money where its mouth is and stop this phony panoply.
Submitted by Maurice Mayben,... (not verified) : May 25, 2015 8:22pm
Comments
When you have to buy
When you have to buy recognition it's a false honor! True appreciation is not paid for, true appreciation should be given freely from the heart. Shame on the NFL and shame on the DOD, to have to be paid to recognize those who have made it possible for the NFL's existence is an utter disgrace! How many professional sport franchise's exist in the world? The NFL is lucky to be in a country where they can exist and make billions, yet all they care for is more! Greed is killing this country.
Amen brother. You done hit
Amen brother. You done hit the nail on the head for sure! ! ! !
To add to your well written
To add to your well written comment. The NFL has been tax exempt for several years living out of both pockets of the tax payer. They live in "high cotton" and eat "high on the hog" at the same time.
Well said. My feeling exactly
Well said. My feeling exactly
You hit the nail on the head!
You hit the nail on the head! False honor is more than meaningless, it is an insult.
I agree, Bob Ford....it's
I agree, Bob Ford....it's like paying for your own birthday party...If the NFL wants to honor Veterans to make the league look good to us, then they should certainly foot the bill!
An honor is voluntary and
An honor is voluntary and should not be sought.The greatest honor would be fulfilling the needs of veterans with physical.mental and financial problems.
Why not just give it to the
Why not just give it to the Vet's organizations and spread it around where it can do WAY MORE good things for them.
According to a Chicago Sun
According to a Chicago Sun-Times sportswriter the NFL is the most successful league in sports history. Yet, it fights in court to deny medical care for injured players. Sound familiar? VA
does the same.
I love those 3 second flyovers, and the huge flags waved by US Military folks, but always thought NFL paid for that. DOD might think it is good advertising money well spent, but it helps not one single troop.
NFL, pay for your own tributes!
As a Veteran I agree with
As a Veteran I agree with most of the posters here. The DOD should re-think it's priorities and not get caught up in the over-hyped, greedy NFL. The NFL is a mess at the moment and needs a kick in the butt. Not taxpayer money to show false, commercially motivated sentiment.
Freedom has a flavor the
Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. These are millionaire celebrities who take their pampered life for granted as most do. They have been elevated to hero status for playing a game. What a country! Thanks to all those who have served and sacrificed.
DITTO, Bob!!
DITTO, Bob!!
Ditto, I could not have said
Ditto, I could not have said it better.
Doesn't bother me at all.
Doesn't bother me at all. Congress doesn't blink when they spend huge money on TV ads, how is this any different???
Are you a veteran? Do you
Are you a veteran? Do you know what honor is Mr.Primrose?? Mr.Ford said it perfectly. It's an insult to our military. Our own DOD is insulting our Military. The NFL should want to do it for nothing. The NFL is insulting not only the military, but one of their own, who quit the NFL to go join the military after 9/11. He gave his life for his country: Pat Tillman of the Arizona Cardinals. Did you know that Roger Goodell is paid $40 million a year? The NFL has big problems. Congress has big problems.
I agree with Bob Ford.
I agree with Bob Ford. Whomever authorized the money should be ashamed. If professional sports with all their money can not support the military they don't deserve to be in this country.
I agree with F Hoffman. These
I agree with F Hoffman. These losers don't deserve to be here.
It even bothers me when the
It even bothers me when the PGA Tour uses the military to tend the Green`s flag. I don`t think anyone`s getting paid off, but wouldn`t doubt it. Maybe it`s me, but these people tending flags look like servants, and I don`t like it.
Better to give the services a
Better to give the services a raise in pay and let the billionaires of the NFL pay toward the ceremonies. Even the Chargers provide the Sunday gratis seats for the local military. Better pay could equal better quality of personnel and better retention of active men and women.
I agree with the first
I agree with the first comment. Greed is what's taking our country down!
Mercy!
Just like about every
Just like about every institution in this country,
the NFL has lost sight of what America is all about.
It's not money, but honor, freedom, commitment and
sacrifices made by all Veterans. Never in my life would I
have expected such debased actions by the NFL. Considering
all the scandals that beset NFL football, and other professional sports, maybe it's just indicative of erosion
of American character, ideals, and values. In that case,
it's to be expected. Too bad.
Who needs the NFL............
Who needs the NFL............. They need us more than we need them so lets just nuke um!
The NFL should be ashamed,
The NFL should be ashamed, and whoever in the DOD thought this was a good idea should be fired.
If you want to buy an advertisement, buy an ad. Don't pretend it's a tribute. That dishonors everyone involved.
I concur with Hoot and with
I concur with Hoot and with many others sounding off so far. The NFL did not pay tribute to those who served and are still serving...DOD payed the tribute and they have not been credited with such. Leadership must start at the top, and we do not have good leadership currently at the top.
Well said!!
Well said!!
It is almost as bad as giving
It is almost as bad as giving Israel 10 million dollars a day.
Israel in 2014 received $3.3
Israel in 2014 received $3.3 billion which is used almost totally for purchasing US made arms and join development of protection devices i.e. Iron Dome, useful to the United States and Israel. If you go to wikipedia you will see a total list of all the countries that received aidRNSYP. I believe you will be surprised as to the countries receiving funds:
Russia 71.5 million; China 194 million; Afghanistan 6,725 billion; Bangladesh 2,152 billion; Cuba 87.8 million; Dem Rep Congo 2,859 billion; Cote d'Ivoire 2,635 billion; Egypt 1,806 billion; Ethiopia 3,261 billion; India 1,667; Iran 148.8 million; Israel 3,300 million; Kenya 2,654; Mexico 417.8 million; Nigeria 1,915.8 billion; North Korea 98.1 million; Pakistan 2,019 billion; Palestine 2,001 billion; Tanzania 2,831.8 billion; Turkey 3,033 billion; Vietnam 4,115.7 billion.
Although Israel's received 3.3 billion, please note Palestine received 2,001 billion. I've read somewhere that our total expenditures of foreign aid is less than 9% of the US government's total budget.
Correction to my prior
Correction to my prior comments (typing error).
India 1,667 billion; Israel 3,300 billion; Kenya 2,654 billion;
sorry about the typing errors.
The money could be better
The money could be better used by local support groups than to the nfl billionaires!
From Viet Nam to 9-11, from
From Viet Nam to 9-11, from Johnnie U to Tommy B, each are upside down and shameful! NFL politics and dollars for honoring Veterans and the Fallen, the NFL has lost it big time! Being a VN Vet, though painful, I prefer to honestly know where I stand within the citizenry rather than having respect via the almighty dollar. That said, know this,I love my Veteran Sisters and Brothers, then and now! This is from the heart, not the pocketbook nor any NFL hype.
The NFL should be paying the
The NFL should be paying the DOD for the privilege of having the military attend their GAMES. And remember, they are only games. And of course Roger Goodell, the commissioner should probably stop all this. Just another bunch of ungrateful civilian idiots taking the military for granted. Next war, they can go.
Yes, Chris V!!! Totally agree
Yes, Chris V!!! Totally agree. The NFL should pay for the privilege. Our Military is PRICELESS!!!
Hopefully the furlough I had
Hopefully the furlough I had to endure as a DoD employee did not help pay for this!
Dennis Egbert, do you refer
Dennis Egbert, do you refer to the "furlough" in which federal employees did not have to work for nearly 2 weeks yet received full back pay? That "furlough"? And all you care about is the money that you may or may not have lost? That's the equivalent of a 2 week paid vacation. My heart bleeds for you; not.
Chris V well said, iam so
Chris V well said, iam so upset I hope the Legion has balls enough to bring this to the publics eye and put nfl to shame. This really upsets me and I hope others too.
The NFL are just way over
The NFL are just way over paid players in a game. Our Military/Veterans are the real heroes. I agree Oldtimer1926, I hope the Legion does bring this to the public eye.
The NFL should pay the NG for
The NFL should pay the NG for showing up and giving their over priced stadium and over paid players some real class. Shame on the Government for allowing this to happen!
Maybe we should all stop
Maybe we should all stop attending NFL games. Reckon that would hurt the billionnaires? But I reckon that would never happen, since we Americans are so hooked on sports. Remember Rome?
All sports (and other
All sports (and other entertainment programs) should be voluntarily and regularly honoring our veterans and active duty personnel. The DoD should be spending that money on the VA.
nfl is a cash cow
nfl is a cash cow
Not too surprised, I'm sure
Not too surprised, I'm sure that they can explain how it's a cost-effective way to reach the target demographic, etc., but what I want to see is the teams who were happy to do this FREE, which is a lot of the teams but should've been ALL of them, really be honored by DoD. Our area team, the Tennessee Titans, has always done things to honor the military ever since they moved here and I was very happy to see them not on the list of teams which had to be "paid off" to do so. In recent years I think that DoD honored their now-deceased owner, K. S. "Bud" Adams, as their NFL Owner of the Year -- that may have been in 2012, which was the last season he actually lived all the way through. I like real friends that I don't have to pay to be my friends!
It is all part of our "Price
It is all part of our "Price System Economy" people are easily influenced by commercials. Make no mistake these are commercials. Our system of Economy is to blame for this terrible deception. They, those in charge of it, have to sell everything even patriotism. To be sure someone is making a lot of money at our, the common citizens, expense. Guess what, the government borrows the money to pay for those adds. So now the interest is added on to our tab. We pay for it and the interest. David Michael Beachwood explains the price system in his blog. I mention this just in case you want to understand how I say such things. His world view is more realistic than the one we are sold by the media.
The DoD should spend this
The DoD should spend this discretional income on veterans benefits. The NFL needs to realize that the tax dollars we spend on defense is to protect them not turn in a profit for them
I feel that the DOD providing
I feel that the DOD providing millions to the NFL is both reprehensible and seemingly illegal.The NFL is a privately run business. How is the DOD(gov't department), affiliated with a league of athletes??!! The constitution states that the republic or people of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, shall not have taxation without representation. When was the last time any of "YOU, THE PEOPLE." received a letter from the National/federal gov't, in the mail, asking for your approval or disapproval of the DOD paying the NFL for would-be charitable services rendered??!! In fact when was the last and of "YOU, THE PEOPLE," received any type of letter asking whether you approve or disapprove tax dollars being spent with regard to any issue??!! I would presume, "NEVER!!" And this is "DEMOCRACY??!!" In lieu of bankrolling the NFL, via DOD, so politicians receive "KICKBACKS," from the businessmen who run the NFL… why don't we demand that such money be used for military personnel
(and/or their families), in need as well as HOMELESS VETERANS or VETERANS in need??!! Wouldn't that make more sense?! However… what does common sense have to do with CONTROLLING a republic??!! "WE THE PEOPLE" are not being represented… "WE THE PEOPLE," are being CONTROLLED.
Use the money to save the
Use the money to save the Warthog...it works.
The DOD should be giving that
The DOD should be giving that money to Disabled Veterans instead of giving it to some NFL teams. The Disabled Veterans can use that money to to better feed and house themselves. Honoring the Military is a great thing to do, but I don't believe the NFL needs to be paid off to do it.
DOD said it is used as a
DOD said it is used as a recruiting expense. The greedy ass NFL should do it for free. Wonder how many kick-backs are going on in this scam. The public needs to wake up to the whole football scam. What was once just a popular game has turned into a corrupt money making machine. They could care less about the men in the armed forces but as long as there is money to be made they smile in our faces as they piss on our boots.
If the return on investment
If the return on investment is good for recruiting I'm good with it, but if not cancel it. God knows that our Marxist schools in this country don't support military service. We have to get the word out to our patriotic young people some how.
The DOD has no business
The DOD has no business spending taxpayer money in this manner. And, who gets the credit? The NFL, of course. All DOD budgeted money should be spent for legitimate DOD purposes.
The DOD should have demanded
The DOD should have demanded a $5 million payment from the NFL to the Veterans account rather than paying for the right to promote the US military. WE have already paid many times over, this scorches me to no end.............
They quit flying over NASCAR
They quit flying over NASCAR races where the military is honored at every race because it too expensive, yet they pay the NFL. Incredible.
Do you think any dod
Do you think any dod employees got perks from nfl? Free passes etc.
Military has already paid in
Military has already paid in blood. That, apparently wasn't enough.
I agree with all the
I agree with all the commentaries but no body mentioned that somebody get some money back or covering something. People forget we the veterans and active army did the service for GOD and COUNTRY. did minimum DOD is respect our service and take care the veterans better the sorry polotician
It's rather expensive, But
It's rather expensive, But its more for recruiting than for honoring our troupes. If its not for recruiting, they should stop. You cannot buy Honor.
What an absurd way to spend
What an absurd way to spend money. Recognition? Recruiting? Neither should be necessary for the DOD to spend money. Recruiters have their jobs and the nationalistic right wing provides a plethora of recognition. A waste of money and the NFL is a greedy organization for accepting.
If the NFL is honoring the
If the NFL is honoring the veterans and military why are they being paid to do it? that is not an honor that is a job (being paid to perform a certain task). I agree with almost all of the comments made I am a Nam vet and no one should have to be paid to honor any of our veterans or Military , without them we would have nothing.
Oh trust me, part of those
Oh trust me, part of those millions are kicked back to the politicians who approved this bullshit...
Shame on the NFL and DoD!
Shame on the NFL and DoD! This is not honoring our veterans. Real honor comes willingly from the heart, not someone else's purse. And more needs to be done than simply pushing a wheelchair bound veteran out to the 50 yard line for applause. The NFL needs to put its money where its mouth is and stop this phony panoply.