Analysis Of Why Colin Kaepernick And I Deided To Take A Knee

Two summers ago a man broke into my home. I was the only person awake, and the only person the intruder confronted. Many terrifying events took place that night that still haunt me today, but one thing I will never forget is the kind hearted officers that quickly arrived on the scene. Those brave police men were the only people that were able to calm me down. They all did everything they could to comfort me and investigate the situation. In the essay, “Why Colin Kaepernick and I Decided to Take a Knee,” Eric Reid attempts to justify the NFL’s disrespectful decision to kneel during the national anthem based off of police brutality but there are many logical fallacies in his argument and very little evidence to support his absurd claims. The idea that kneeling during the national anthem will stop police men from shooting unarmed black people is an oversimplification. The flag represents hard work, dedication, blood, sweat, tears and the struggle our ancestors had to suffer through in order to have all the freedoms we enjoy every single day. It’s a reminder to the military families who have lost loved ones that we still remember and recognize their sacrifice. The only reason the United States even has the freedom to protest is because of the brave …show more content…
Many people and groups, including the National Football League make a rushed conclusion without considering all of the variables. Eric Reid expects every police officer to be racist and to enforce laws with brutality. He believes this because of the carnage that had happened in his hometown. Reid’s opinion is built upon what he has seen and heard from the News and media. What Reid hasn't seen is the countless cases where the law was not enforced with brutality and racism. One cop using cruelty and discrimination is not enough evidence to conclude that every cop is equal. Police should not be defined as faulty due to one controversial