When athletes on the playing field make a political statement, the fans have a right to respond with their own opinions. That means they have the right to cheer, or the right to boo.

If players stated their admiration of a right-wing extremist, would you boo them? I would. Therefore I defend the right to boo. We must defend the right of fans to express whatever views they wish to express, within the limits of what is possible in the situation.

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