In what many people are hailing as just recompense, lawmakers are considering doing away with the democrat installed tax-exempt status enjoyed by the National Football League. Although a little confusion surrounds the issue, the NFL League Office retains the ability to reinstate its exemption status despite the fact that two years ago it forfeited it. Basically, any time it wants, the NFL can enjoy that privilege.

A few lawmakers want to do away with the option altogether. Surprisingly, Bernie Sanders has been a voice for the change. He argues, rightly so, that giving these businesses unfair tax advantages is wrong.

The new calls for revoking the status have been energized by the revolting behavior of the spoiled entertainers. Players have been kneeling for the national anthem for nearly a year now. First the “protests” were in support of the terrorist group Black Lives Matter. Then, public opinion forced a small change and players were kneeling against “police brutality.” Now, the cry is against racial injustice.

Every one of these “issues” are debatable, with facts lining up on the side contrary to the players opinions. They have no facts (even a recent Harvard study found that there was no police racism), but think their “exalted” fame gives them the right to demonstrate disrespect and a generalized disapproval of America. They have decided to spit on the country that gave them the opportunities they have, so Americans are turning off the games.

The NFL was granted the tax-exempt status in 1942. However, when the NFL and the AFL combined in 1966, then commissioner Pete Rozelle wanted to make the privilege permanent. So, House Majority Whip Hale Boggs and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Russell Long permanently codified the tax exemption.

According to Michael MacCambridge, author of “America’s Game: The Epic Story of How Pro Football Captured a Nation,” Rozelle was so happy about the move he said, “Congressman Boggs, I don’t know how I can ever thank you enough for this.”

Boggs replied, “What do you mean you don’t know how to thank me? New Orleans gets an immediate franchise in the NFL.” One year later, the Saints were created.

The main benefit gleaned from the provision relates to stadiums. These colossal arenas are paid for by tax payers. Over the past 10 years, Americans have been forced, through increased taxes and bond financing plans, to pay $7 billion for new NFL stadiums.

The situation is essentially corporate welfare. Americans foot the bill so that ultra-rich businesses can gross even more funds. As noted, the NFL surrendered the status in 2015, but it can revert to it anytime it chooses.

Bernie Sanders has called the practice, “tax breaks for billionaires.” In a sense, that wealthy hypocrite is correct. A bill in the house, H.R. 296, the PRO Sports Act, would change matters. That bill would end the tax exempt status of a number of billion dollar industries. Only leagues earning less than $10 million could retain their status.

Liberals are quick to point out that the Act would not impact the NFL, but that is wrong. Because it has the option to pick up the exemption status whenever it wants, it would apply if the NFL tried to exercise that condition.

Rep. Matt Gaetz has signed on to become the lead sponsor of the bill. He has stated, “Nowhere in the Constitution does it say that Americans are required to subsidize disrespect for America, or to have their tax dollars wasted on corporate welfare to sports teams.”

He added, “We must close this loophole in the tax code, and end taxpayer subsidies for professional athletics. If players want to protest, they have that right — but they should do it on their own time, and on their own dime.”

Trump also tweeted his support, “Why is the NFL getting massive tax breaks while at the same time disrespecting our Anthem, Flag and Country? Change tax law!”

Why is the NFL getting massive tax breaks while at the same time disrespecting our Anthem, Flag and Country? Change tax law! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 10, 2017

Last year, the Joint Committee on Taxation estimated that the tax exempt removal would garner $150 million in new revenue. Although every American still has the right to boycott an institution or business they disagree with, because of the 1966 tax law, tax dollars continue to support mega sports.

Hopefully, that will change soon.