You have some options.
You can continue to quibble about the flag and worry about what people think of you.
You can stay informed about the protests and try to maintain a balanced approach in which you acknowledge people's pain and anger, acknowledge that the police are supposed to help and not hurt people, and condemn gratuitous violence from anyone who incites it or practices it.
The NFL also has options, such as ensuring that its employees don't rape and beat women.
