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Police race bias debate flares again in the NFL

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett says he won’t stand for the Star Spangled Banner after police pointed a gun at his head in Las Vegas. Unlike 49ers former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, at least Bennett is working.

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By Warren Olney • Sep 8, 2017 • 1 min read

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett says he won’t stand for the Star Spangled Banner after police pointed a gun at his head in Las Vegas. Unlike 49ers former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, at least Bennett is working.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Todd Boyd

    Professor of Critical Studies at USC School of Cinematic Arts; Katherine and Frank Price Endowed Chair for the Study of Race and Popular Culture at USC

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