The National Anthem song The Star-Spangled Banner says “O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave”? This lyric emphasis that Americans have the right to freedom and are people of courage. On August 26, 2016 NFL San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to not stand for the National Anthem. Kaepernick refused to stand in protest of racism. His actions caused a high rise of controversy among the public eye. Many supported his actions while other showed nothing but hate against him. Colin Kaepernick’s actions were appropriate because he refused to stand for racial injustice, embarked a peaceful protest, and had support from the others.
Colin Kaepernick’s actions were appropriate because he refused to stand for racial injustice. …show more content…
Some believe he dishonored those who have fought and died for the freedom America has today. However, Kaepernick’s actions were appropriate because he embarked a peaceful protest. Kaepernick kneeling was a respectful act that was done quietly and showed his right to freedom of speech. In the article Refusing to Stand for the National Anthem: Top 3 Pros and Cons it states, “A letter signed by 35 US veterans states that “Far from disrespecting our troops, there is no finer form of appreciation for our sacrifice than for Americans to enthusiastically exercise their freedom of speech.” (ProCon Page 3) This shows even military veterans respected Kaepernick’s protest. Therefore, the veterans are appreciative that their hard work in the military is being used to allow Kaepernick to take a stand for what he believes in. His protest is allowed because of the freedom the First Amendment provides. In that case in no way did Kaepernick break any laws. Not to mention he protest in a nonviolent fashion and Kaepernick did not kneel down to disrespect America. He kneeled down to protest against racial …show more content…
After his actions others decide to support him participating in the protest against racial injustice. In the article, Debate rages on year after Colin Kaepernick’s protest begins by the Associated Press states, “He has become a symbol of the clash of celebrity, sports and social issues as more people, including players, fans, politicians, team owners and pundits, invoke his name to debate thorny issues of patriotism and race. Other prominent NFL players have sat out or demonstrated during anthems.” (TRIB Page 2) Kaepernick took the first leap to protest for what he believed in. As a result his silent but visual protest action influenced others to follow his lead such as other football players. Kaepernick made a profound impact on others because he never directly told anyone to follow his lead. As a result other athletes got the courage to protest as well. As more people started to follow his lead the message Kaepernick was initially trying to spread got around more and talk about more. His actions bought racial injustice more in the public eye. People are now more aware of why he refused to stand for the National
Colin Kaepernick’s actions were appropriate because he refused to stand for racial injustice. …show more content…
Some believe he dishonored those who have fought and died for the freedom America has today. However, Kaepernick’s actions were appropriate because he embarked a peaceful protest. Kaepernick kneeling was a respectful act that was done quietly and showed his right to freedom of speech. In the article Refusing to Stand for the National Anthem: Top 3 Pros and Cons it states, “A letter signed by 35 US veterans states that “Far from disrespecting our troops, there is no finer form of appreciation for our sacrifice than for Americans to enthusiastically exercise their freedom of speech.” (ProCon Page 3) This shows even military veterans respected Kaepernick’s protest. Therefore, the veterans are appreciative that their hard work in the military is being used to allow Kaepernick to take a stand for what he believes in. His protest is allowed because of the freedom the First Amendment provides. In that case in no way did Kaepernick break any laws. Not to mention he protest in a nonviolent fashion and Kaepernick did not kneel down to disrespect America. He kneeled down to protest against racial …show more content…
After his actions others decide to support him participating in the protest against racial injustice. In the article, Debate rages on year after Colin Kaepernick’s protest begins by the Associated Press states, “He has become a symbol of the clash of celebrity, sports and social issues as more people, including players, fans, politicians, team owners and pundits, invoke his name to debate thorny issues of patriotism and race. Other prominent NFL players have sat out or demonstrated during anthems.” (TRIB Page 2) Kaepernick took the first leap to protest for what he believed in. As a result his silent but visual protest action influenced others to follow his lead such as other football players. Kaepernick made a profound impact on others because he never directly told anyone to follow his lead. As a result other athletes got the courage to protest as well. As more people started to follow his lead the message Kaepernick was initially trying to spread got around more and talk about more. His actions bought racial injustice more in the public eye. People are now more aware of why he refused to stand for the National