A third-annual Seahawks rally in Dupont was canceled by the mayor over a possible demonstration by Seahawks players.
The mayor of Dupont has canceled a city-sponsored Seahawks rally ahead of the season opener Sunday over a possible demonstration by Seahawk players, according to a statement by Mayor Mike Courts.
The city posted the news Friday to its website and social media accounts Friday morning.
“Freedom of speech is a tenet of our community, and not honoring our flag is our right. But free speech is not without cost: words and actions mean things and are often times interpreted in a way not intended,” he said in the statement.