and maybe demonstrated in some way, but we could never do something like that during the anthem, right? i've actually spoken to, you know, to players about potentially -- racism in america absolutely exists. it is an issue. we need to fix it. we're a great country, probably the greatest country, but we can be a hell of a lot greater. if a lot of those guys would recognize that it's not the only issue, more people may listen and open up a little bit. >> brendan gill more is here. he tweeted a photo of his grandfather that went viral. a world war ii veteran is taking a knee as well. he was a witness to the violence and served as a foreign service officer in africa for 15 years. and you have a question for michael. thanks for being here. >> my grandfather and i both and he should have we love our country, the flag, and the