No one is forcing him to stand during the anthem, but the NFL states that “players are encouraged” to do so (NFL.com). Some who support Kaepernick’s protest believe that one of the things The National Anthem stands for is our freedom, therefore it is his choice to decide whether to sit or stand. I acknowledge that it is Kaepernick’s right to decide whether or not he wants to support The National Anthem, but this is not enough of a reason to make his action justifiable. Just because something isn’t illegal, doesn’t mean that it is morally okay to do; an example of this situation is adultery. In around half of the states in The US it is not illegal to cheat on your husband or wife (Freep.com), but most of us would consider this action morally wrong. Colin Kaepernick’s morals may be different than others’, but many agree that it is morally correct to stand during the playing of The National
No one is forcing him to stand during the anthem, but the NFL states that “players are encouraged” to do so (NFL.com). Some who support Kaepernick’s protest believe that one of the things The National Anthem stands for is our freedom, therefore it is his choice to decide whether to sit or stand. I acknowledge that it is Kaepernick’s right to decide whether or not he wants to support The National Anthem, but this is not enough of a reason to make his action justifiable. Just because something isn’t illegal, doesn’t mean that it is morally okay to do; an example of this situation is adultery. In around half of the states in The US it is not illegal to cheat on your husband or wife (Freep.com), but most of us would consider this action morally wrong. Colin Kaepernick’s morals may be different than others’, but many agree that it is morally correct to stand during the playing of The National