jarring form of protesting. The history of racial and economic injustice in the United States has created a continuing challenge for all Americans. During the pre-season a NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers quietly protested during the Star Spangled Banner. Which made headlines during the third game of the preseason. The NFL players’ refusal to stand during the National Anthem stood for many more it was a symbolic protest that aimed at police brutality against people of color and racial oppression
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the National Anthem. According to Oliva B. Maxman of Time‚ “The earliest documented performance…occurred on May 15‚ 1862 [although] hiring a band was a big enough cost that the anthem was saved for “special occasions” like opening day.” The Star-Spangled Banner was not in existence until 1814 and‚ as previously stated‚ did not make an appearance at a sporting event until 1862. Therefore‚ the National Anthem did not become a “tradition‚” as Kobach continually stated it‚ until well after its initial
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the country. Some of these symbols include‚ the Statue of Liberty‚ Mount Rushmore‚ and the Liberty Bell‚ but no national monument can compare to “Ol’ Glory” herself‚ the American Flag. Everyone that looks at this flag sees red‚ white‚ blue‚ and the stars and stripes‚ but many Americans look past its physical appearance and feel passionate about what it all represents; those Americans see patriotism‚ devoted love and support for their country. America has
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I have strong convictions that lead me to believe that not standing for the national anthem should not be allowed. The national anthem pays respect to people who have risked their lives‚ been injured‚ or died defending the United States. Drew Brees‚ New Orleans Saints quarterback‚ supported Kaepernick’s message but disagrees with the delivery: “it’s an oxymoron that you’re sitting down‚ disrespecting the flag that has given you the freedom to speak out.” In the article “ Refusing to Stand for
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all. It is a symbol that is written on the hearts of Americans. For me‚ every time I hear the words “Please stand for our national anthem”‚ I think of the music. I think of the times that I have been able to honor my country by playing The Star Spangled Banner and I experience a consuming feeling of pride inside my heart.
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you may think because we are the land of the free that we have freedom to choose whether to stand or not during the national anthem. Colin Kaepernick proved that to be controversial when he sat during the star spangled banner. By sitting out for the national anthem‚ Kaepernick couldn’t have expected the uproar that broke out. In the passage “In the ‘land of the free’ are you really free to sit out the national anthem?” 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick “set the national debate about race on a collision
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"Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof‚ or Abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble. And to petition the government for a redress of grievances" (U.S. Cost). Should celebrities be allowed to say whatever they want? Should the rights of the First Amendment be applied differently to celebrities? Celebrities‚ like all of us should be able to voice their political opinions
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for the national anthem according to Tim Wendel. Article #1 also states that “Many in the sports world supported Kaepernick and his right to protest. Many did so even as they continued to stand‚ with their hands over their hearts‚ for “The Star-Spangled Banner.” However‚ it is absurd and impolite of players to do what they are doing‚ and to keep creating unneeded talk throughout the lives of people. “If some athletes continue to kneel during the national anthem‚ those of us who still take pride in
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Do you think that athletes get paid way too much money? Athletes gets paid more then the person who controls our country. Also the franchises get payed more then the athlete and that’s why athletes get paid so much. Salary comparison‚ respect and prestige‚ and fans supporting the team is why pro athletes make so much money. One of the first reasons why athletes get paid way too much is because of all of the fans that buy things to support the teams. I think that athletes are getting paid way too
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An anthem is a song that is supposed to conjure up feelings of chauvinism‚ and love for one’s country or group. Here in America‚ our National Anthem especially reminds us of the soldier‚ who is constantly juxtaposed with the image of the" Star Spangled Banner". The National Anthem is thought to be something that is synonymous with praise for one’s country and support of its troops. For Owen to name his poem "Anthem for Doomed Youth" implies that those Doomed Youth have no other anthem to honor them
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