Thoughts on Kaepernick & the national anthem

[FourStrikes]

meh...this has been done before (Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf of the NBA, etc.) as an example, so while he's not necessarily a trailblazing sports/entertainment figure, it is what it is and makes interesting point/counterpoint discussion for those that want to engage in such things.

although I may have my own personal opinions, I'm not going to get further involved w/my commentary, as Adam's well-stated post on the (constitutionally-protected) aspects of this "protest" are dead-on accurate.

DS

[Topps206]

It's his right to do it. While he's not free of consequences, he is, however, free to sit during the anthem. Even the NFL said that they encourage players to stand but that they don't require them.

Even if you disagree that he protested, it's tough to say he doesn't have the right to do so.

You can't please everyone and often important stances aren't the popular ones.

[bbcard1]

Has a right to say what he believes. Probably even a responsibility to do so. But it would have been a lot braver had he done it when he was athletically relevant.

[EvilKing00]

every idiot has the right to say 1 + 1 =3......but will never make it right.

if that dramma queen wants to improve inner citys he should take his money and go build some schools, daycare, after school programs etc. Disrespecting our country, the country that provides him a job and plenty of money and luxuries for his family, ummm for sitting his fat ass on a bench, is just being a hypocrite.

[ALR-bishop]

Full name ? It is great to have an opinion but put your name out there

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Full name ? It is great to have an opinion but put your name out there

Steven pacchiano