Kneeling During The National Anthem: Disrespecting The United States
Kneeling during the national anthem is looked upon greatly as disrespect.Many NFL players in the most recent years having been kneeling during the national anthem and it has caused a huge quarrel in the United States. The national anthem is the song that Americans respect knowing that many people died for our country just so we could be free. It is looked upon as disrespect to our country if you do not place your right hand over your heart and respect the people that died for you and our country. If you Kneel during the national anthem you’re basically spitting in the face of anyone that respect this country. Not only are you disrespecting your country but you’re disrespecting the people of America. Many people’s family and friends have died fighting for this country and people should have more respect towards them and respect the national song that brings us together as people. It is also looked upon as disrespect to the government that keeps us safe and we rely on to keep our country free.
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Many people look to him as a starter of a protest against the United States. The majority of the people that reacted to Colin stated that he was disrespecting the American flag and the US military. During the post game interview on August 26, 2016 Colin Kaepernick stated, “ I am not going to stand up to show pride in flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. Kaepernick was moved to protest by the deaths of many African-Americans due to police force. He and Eric Reid from the 49er’s chose to kneel instead of stand during the national anthem. They said kneeling would be more respectful than sitting and they are trying to have a peaceful protest for the many acts of racial inequality going on in the United
Many people look to him as a starter of a protest against the United States. The majority of the people that reacted to Colin stated that he was disrespecting the American flag and the US military. During the post game interview on August 26, 2016 Colin Kaepernick stated, “ I am not going to stand up to show pride in flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. Kaepernick was moved to protest by the deaths of many African-Americans due to police force. He and Eric Reid from the 49er’s chose to kneel instead of stand during the national anthem. They said kneeling would be more respectful than sitting and they are trying to have a peaceful protest for the many acts of racial inequality going on in the United