Health care? North Korea? Aid for Hurricane Maria-ravaged Puerto Rico?
Of course we're not talking about any of those things today.
We continue to be obsessed with who is doing what during the playing of the National Anthem at NFL games.
Last night the Dallas Cowboys put a new spin on it. They - including owner Jerry Jones - decided to kneel before the anthem. Then they stood and locked arms during the song.
Jones made it clear he did not want it to be seen as any sign of disrespect for the anthem or the flag. That didn't stop the boos from showering down on the team.
And, of course, it did not stop President Trump from weighing in on Twitter.
"The booing at the NFL football game last night, when the entire Dallas team dropped to its knees, was loudest I have ever heard. Great anger," the president posted.
"But while Dallas dropped to its knees as a team, they all stood up for our National Anthem. Big progress being made - we all love our country!"
Today on our editorial page we weigh in on this debate.
We remind the president that people do not get "fired" for exercising their constitutional rights.
That includes millionaire athletes.
It doesn't matter if you agree with their stance or not. They have that right. It's one of those pesky things included in the First Amendment.
On this one, the president should punt.
You can read our editorial here.
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