Simple question from a simple mind ,
Is an ex: senator, congressman or president considered a plain 'ol civilian peon or are they still entitled to the elite laws that says you can't threaten them like if they were currently employed?

I like to watch the game. I enjoy the things on the field as well as the strategy of the game. If a few players don't want to stand for the National Anthem, that's their problem. I stand for the National Anthem, and I have taught my Son to do so and he learns respect for himself and what the original intent of the Flag, The National Anthem, The Pledge Of Allegiance and the 2ND Amendment stands for.
If a few over paid football players try to make a political statement over it, so be it. I do not live my life by what they say, I do not even know them, they have no impact on my life what so ever. The National Anthem will be played long after they have left the field for good and somebody takes their place.

Colin Kapernick would be playing right now on the Seahawks if he was not so greedy and want more money. So it not about his political statement, it is about him wanting more $$, he can go broke for all I care and go eat at a soup kitchen.

Question; Do people care if their Cancer Doctor believes in the National Anthem? NO! Do you care that the pilot flying the plane you are going on vacation stands for the National Anthem?, NO. Do you even know if the person that signs your paycheck even knows about the National Anthem, let alone stand up for it? You not gong to take the money? I bet you do. At the end of the day, nobody really gives a shit. That is what is not broadcasted on TV and Social media.