The NFL, which took over one year to put to rest a matter concerning
the inflation of a football, had no problem responding quickly to the
request by the Dallas Cowboys, honoring the city's fallen officers who
were assassinated when responding to a 911 call. The NFL refused the
request to wear decals!
Referring to its "strict rules", which we can only assume have been
written on the equivalent of Biblical tablets, the NFL said it would not
alter its policy.
This is coming from the NFL which respectfully recognizes Breast Cancer
month by exempting its 'strict rules' so players can adorn themselves in
anything 'pink' they can conjure up, from labels on the helmets to their
shoe laces, and anything in between.
Surely, a one year exemption to honor the five lost lives could easily have
been approved.
It should take more than to simply say its "strict rules" when the request
is more than a frivolous one often granted.
But, if not, why not? Why would the league which has a storied history
of patriotism and support of law enforcement and the military not honor
this request.
Only Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner, can answer this question, but
doubt he would.
As a gesture of support for the Dallas police, the fans should stay home
on the Cowboys first home game. Such a gesture is more meaningful for it
shows the league THEY care to honor the police, even if the NFL cannot,
due to its 'strict rules'!
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