What do Donald Trump, Mike Pence, Jerry Jones, Mike Ditka, and Roger Goodell all have in common?

They're all old, rich, white, and disapprove of black NFL players protesting oppression pre-game during the National Anthem. Also, their attempt to appear patriotic is nothing more than a charade. All they really care about is power and money. According to the U.S. flag code, these five men consistently disrespect the flag by using it in advertising, apparel, and presenting it in a flat and horizontal manner. They have absolutely no room to talk when it comes to patriotism. The flag may symbolize freedom, represent a free and great country to them, but their ancestors were never brought here from Africa as slaves. They never had to place their lives at risk in order to be provided the right to vote. They've never had to fear authority figures following and suspecting them of wrong doing due to the color of their skin. They've never felt the oppression blacks and other minorities have experienced throughout their lives. If they truly want everyone to find a reason to stand for the National Anthem, to salute the American flag, and illustrate patriotism in the truest form, they'll listen to minorities in this country, reach out and lock arms with them, and fight for equality alongside them. If the flag doesn't symbolize freedom for all, it's nothing but a worthless piece of cloth. It's time these old, rich, white men put their money where their mouths are and fight for this piece of cloth to represent all Americans, not just those they see in the mirror every morning.