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St. Louis Rams Players Show ‘Hands Up’ Protest Before Game, Draws Criticism
On Sunday, November 30, 5 of the St. Louis Rams football players walked onto the field with their hands raised in the air, showing support for the Ferguson, Missouri inspired slogan “hands up don’t shoot”. This demonstration on national television immediately drew criticism from the St. Louis Police Officers Association. They demanded an apology from the demonstrating players and that the NFL discipline the players for the way they displayed their constitutional right to free speech
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St. Louis Rams Players Show ‘Hands Up’ Protest Before Game, Draws Criticism
On Sunday, November 30, 5 of the St. Louis Rams football players walked onto the field with their hands raised in the air, showing support for the Ferguson, Missouri inspired slogan “hands up don’t shoot”. This demonstration on national television immediately drew criticism from the St. Louis Police Officers Association. They demanded an apology from the demonstrating players and that the NFL discipline the players for the way they displayed their constitutional right to free speech
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