Think about George Washington racing onto the battlefield‚ trying to fight for our independence. He risked his life for us to have a free country. They raised the star and striped covered flag with honor during every battle. But now‚ that flag is not being treated with honor as it should be. Recently‚ a number of NFL football players have taken a knee during the National Anthem. This action disrespects the men who proudly wear the flag on their sleeve and who fight for us everyday. This also tears
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those who choose to utilize their freedoms leave lasting impacts and could be the spark for nationwide change. It’s not abnormal for people to idolize celebrities‚ and these celebrities often build a fanbase‚ which holds true for athlete Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick did not agree with the mentality behind singing the national anthem‚ he didn’t start a riot or host a protest‚ he chose instead to kneel while it was sung; contrary to the standard of standing with a hand over your heart. This small display
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who decides have basically become the underlying argument. Especially since the start of football season where one player decided to take a peaceful stand. 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to sit during the national anthem. No one really had a problem until he explained the reason behind his actions. Mr. Kaepernick explained he couldn’t stand for a country that clearly had its citizens undergoing a lot of scrutiny and injustice at the hands of law enforcement. His actions received a lot
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their beliefs. Emerson opines “We but half express ourselves” (pg.1). Colin Kaepernick‚ quarterback for the 49ers‚ uses the platform that being an NFL player presents him to protest police brutality and other issues that African American’s face by sitting down during the national anthem. In regards to the subject many people have been following Kaepernick’s footsteps such as Eric Reid‚ and Brandon Marshall. Sentinel writes “Kaepernick and Reid kneeled during the national anthem Thursday before the 49ers’
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The status of some popular sports athletes believe they have the right to be outspoken about their beliefs on the sports field. One of these popular athletes is Tim Tebow‚ acknowledged by many as the greatest player in the history of college football. His status confirms that Tebow went onto playing in the National football League for the Denver Broncos and New York Jets his popularity was evidence for his faith. After being traded by the Denver Broncos in 2010‚ his number fifteen has become the
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My cultural artifact is simply a football. For a long time‚ Sports have been a big part of culture all around the world. Football is big in the United States and is mainly an American culture but it is also in Canada and some other countries. Football is made of pig skin and its filled with air. I connect to football because it has brought me to where I’m at now. Being good at football has opened opportunities for me in college and in the future. I picked it because I love it. My dad played football
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When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to take a knee during the playing of the National Anthem prior to football games he reignited the community of black athletes. Muhammed Ali‚ Bill Russell‚ Jim Brown‚ Arthur Ash and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Each of the people a few who used their status as famous athletes to cause change. For as popular as they were as athletes‚ they were much more famous as activists. Ali shared the ring with the likes of Joe Frazier‚ George Foreman and
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“When there’s significant change and I feel that flag represents what it is supposed to represent‚ and this country is representing people the way that it is supposed to‚ I’ll stand”‚ said Colin Kaepernick. Nobody should have to stand and salute something if they do not believe in what it stands for. When standing and saluting the flag it should represent what it stands for. “The flag is a symbol of our democracy… the white represents purity and
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right to protest the flag and if they are not allowed to protest then that is taking away their first amendment rights. Many people do not understand why NFL players are protesting and that could be why people are outraged towards their actions. Colin Kaepernick‚ the player who started
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strong distaste against the American flag; these protesters have shown disrespect to the brave who have sacrificed their lives for each individual you see every day. The controversy on this matter began last season when former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem. His attempt to bring attention to police brutality and racial discrimination for those of color. Kaepernick’s acts were foolish and uncalled for. Many people felt his actions were inappropriate and disrespectful
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