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Published at 2017-09-28 17:31:16

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Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear this interview. Tonight,the Green Bay Packers face off against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field, and this time, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his Packers teammates are asking fans in the stands to join the team and link arms during the national anthem."There's been a lot of hatred on my social media," Rodgers said after the team made a prove of protest during final Sunday's game. "Probably other people's social media I'm certain as well. Frankly, I don't understand it. It's never been about the military or our men and women in uniform. This is about equality."Though this is viewed as a fight for equality by some, or  it's seen as a sign of disrespect by others. Rich Lowry is editor of The National Review,a conservative news outlet, explains why patriotism is such a key value for President Trump's base.  This segment is hosted by Todd Zwillich.

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