Tony La Russa disagrees with the form of protest that San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler has taken in the wake of the latest mass shooting.
Kapler wrote this week that he will remain inside the Giants locker room while the national anthem is being played. La Russa does not believe in the cause.
La Russa said before his team hosted the Cubs that he was concerned about what was happening in the country. The flag and anthem are not appropriate places to voice your objections.
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Kapler penned an article explaining why he can no longer stand outside while the anthem is being played.
Kapler wrote that his father taught him to stand for the pledge of allegiance when he believed his country was representing its people well or to protest and stay seated when it wasn't.
La Russa believes that Kapler's form of protesting is disrespectful to servicemen and women.
La Russa stated that some of their courage comes from what the flag means to them. The cost they paid and their families. I think it is impossible to not salute the flag and listen to the anthem if you truly understand that.
The general manager and La Russa didn't know of any players or coaches who planned a similar kind of protest. Cubs manager David Ross did not.
Ross said that everyone has their own stance on things. I respect him.
I have no answers but something has to change. I have no idea what that is. I am not a lawmaker.
Ross agreed that sports can be a good platform for activism.
The Golden State Warriors coach is Ross stated. I couldn't agree with them more. Something has to change. We have to be better.
La Russa stressed his respect for Kapler as a person, former player and manager. La Russa said his form of protest was wrong.
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