Some critics on the argument of 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the National Anthem believe that He had no choice but to kneel, As stated by John Mcwhorter in his article “Kaepernick had no choice but to kneel” He claims that, “ We must understand what Kaepernick is protesting.The tension between black people and the cops is not just one more race issue rolling the nation: It is the key one.” This Quotation from John reassures the quarterbacks reason for not standing during the Nation's Anthem is because He feels that this course of action was best suited to get attention for his cause. Which From both sides of the opposition it was a pretty good way to gain attention for black on cop violence. However it is still a Negative
