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David Haugh: NFL needs to consider stopping national anthem and White House visits to eliminate noise

At this point, the NFL needs to strongly consider eliminating the playing of the national anthem before games.

To discuss canceling every future trip to the White House for Super Bowl champions. To rise above it all until America learns how to disagree again.

At this point, the NFL needs to do something drastic in response to the way the league has allowed itself to get dragged into a loud, illogical debate over patriotism that has devolved into pettiness for political gain.

The meaning of the anthem has been distorted, the significance of a White

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