After he stood up for the right to peacefully protest, Texas senate candidate Beto O'Rourke is receiving support from professional athletes.
O'Rourke recently went viral explaining why he feels as though NFL players kneeling during the national anthem is not disrespectful:
That stance led to former Pro Bowl running back Arian Foster going all-out in support of Team O'Rourke:
Beto O'Rourke @BetoORourkeGrateful that @ArianFoster would spend the day with us in Spring and Houston. Grabbing smoothies, driving the truck, joining the discussion about how this community and this state leads the way on so many important issues. Hope you have a fun birthday tomorrow! https://t.co/M8d6MLYsAt
While Foster is best known for the seven years he spent with the Houston Texans, he made national headlines during his lone season with the Miami Dolphins in 2016 when he was one of several players on the team to follow former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's lead and kneel during the anthem.
He would go on to explain why he exercised his right to protest:
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly"If kneeling for your flag is disrespectful then kneeling for your God is disrespectful," Arian Foster said. https://t.co/hpfzxw4meW
He continued on social media:
feeno @ArianFosterthere was a pre game speech from our president commemorating those that lost their lives on that tragic day on 9/11. we stood for that.
feeno @ArianFosterdon't put your hatred in our hearts. I love this country. don't let the love for a symbol overrule the love for your fellow human.
Two years later, the anthem controversy is as hot a topic as ever.
United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized players for kneeling during the anthem. Earlier this year, the NFL implemented a new policy that stated all team and league personnel "shall stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem" moving forward, with those who do not wish to do so being allowed to remain in the locker room.
NFL @NFLStatement from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell https://t.co/1Vn7orTo1R
However, the league and the players association agreed to freeze the policy earlier this summer following backlash to the Dolphins' proposed punishment for any of their players who engaged in on-field protesting.
Foster is not the only athlete to show support for O'Rourke. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James called the video a "must-watch," while Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner believes O'Rourke's video should help unify, not divide, the country.
Other sports figures, such as Tony Dungy, Steve Kerr and Abby Wambach, also weighed in.
O'Rourke, an El Paso Democrat, is challenging incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz in November.
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