Colin Kaepernick's Analysis

What does being an American in the United States mean? To some it means serving their country, or supporting the ones who do. To others it means standing up for what they believe in. For others still it’s about freedom. For Colin Kaepernick it means expressing his feelings about being American by, not standing during the playing of the National Anthem. The Media has obsessed over his story. Kaepernick stated to NFL media, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” Kapernick used his first amendment right to bring light to the issue of inequality, and he used media to spread that message. Many people believe that not standing up for the playing of the National Anthem is wrong and disrespectful for a person who considers themselves a true American. Before almost any event, big or small, all across the United States the playing of the National Anthem occurs. Everyone stands at attention, places their right hand over their heart as they listen in silence and pay respect to the playing of our countries National Anthem. Colin Kaepernick, a man who plays American professional football, in …show more content…
This was a letter written by a retired police officer who states, “I am one of the reasons you are protesting.” He talks about how he had encountered shooting, and ending the life of a 19-year-old African American male. In his letter he goes on to talk about the sacrifices he has made during his job in comparison to the sacrifices Kaeprnick has made. The retired officer also compares their two careers, while mocking their similarities. Amos states, “Colin I am very sorry for the endorsement deals you may lose and the dip in the jersey sales, but please know you will NEVER lose what these men and women and their families have lost”. Within a week this post was shared and ‘reacted to’ by almost 300,000