ESPN's Max Kellerman To Trump: How Do You Dishonor America By Exercising 1st Amendment Right?
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has caused a stir in the sports world by refusing to stand up during the National Anthem to protest how African Americans have been treated in the United States.
I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people [police officers are] getting paid leave and getting away with murder."
As usual the more jingoistic players and commentators have condemned him for not supporting America (tm), while others understand his First Amendment right to speak out and peacefully protest.
While others like Jim Brown support Colin's actions 100%, but would have done it a bit differently.