Tony La Russa says he disagrees with Gabe Kapler’s decision to not participate in the national anthem in response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School
White Sox manager Tony La Russa weighed in Saturday on Gabe Kapler’s decision toin response to a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas earlier this week.
The Giants manager announced Friday in the aftermath of Tuesday’s tragedy that he will no longer take the field for the national anthem prior to San Francisco’s home games until “[he] feels better about the direction of the country.” Kapler alsoin which he expressed his concern for the state of the country.
Kapler’s stance on the anthem compelled La Russa to question the validity of his protest. The longtime manager told reporters he agrees with Kapler’s concerns, but was quick to note he did not completely support his approach. “I think he’s exactly right to be concerned … with what’s happening in our country,” La Russa said Saturday,
. “He’s right there. Where I disagree is the flag and the anthem are not appropriate places to try to voice your objections.”
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