The U.S. is a country built from immigrants and known for its diversity, but that doesn’t mean it’s always been welcoming to diversity. Racism has plagued the U.S. since the beginning, but as long as there has been racism there has been someone to stand up to it and seems there will continue to be someone. While his protest can be seen as unpatriotic by not standing to the flag, Colin Kapernick's protest is a peaceful protest because he is doing in a way that is not violent and he has clearly stated his reasons for his actions dealing with the flag, which is to bring out the truth against racism plaguing our nation.
To start Colin Kaepernick’s protest is not directly causing harm, physical harm to someone. He isn’t protesting throwing punches and rioting in the street. Instead he’s taking a stand by not standing. Kaepernick’s stance has been called many things, some praise him for being “principled” while others label him as …show more content…
Beyond the Debate Over Collin Kaepernick) This comes from the lines “No refuge could save the the hireling and the slave”.(The Star Spangled Banner) While some have said yes, many have said no backing their answer with scholarly proof. For example, Mr. Clague is writing a book about the anthem’s changing meanings throughout history. He goes on to explain the song isn’t about slavery, but rather a “vision of unified power the country would become”. He finishes his statement by stating that if some feel they are not represented by the anthem that should change, but rejecting the song entirely doesn’t fix the problem. ?”(Is the National Anthem Racist? Beyond the Debate Over Collin Kaepernick) However, this doesn’t change the fact Kaepernick’s protest didn’t have much to do with the anthem itself, but what it
To start Colin Kaepernick’s protest is not directly causing harm, physical harm to someone. He isn’t protesting throwing punches and rioting in the street. Instead he’s taking a stand by not standing. Kaepernick’s stance has been called many things, some praise him for being “principled” while others label him as …show more content…
Beyond the Debate Over Collin Kaepernick) This comes from the lines “No refuge could save the the hireling and the slave”.(The Star Spangled Banner) While some have said yes, many have said no backing their answer with scholarly proof. For example, Mr. Clague is writing a book about the anthem’s changing meanings throughout history. He goes on to explain the song isn’t about slavery, but rather a “vision of unified power the country would become”. He finishes his statement by stating that if some feel they are not represented by the anthem that should change, but rejecting the song entirely doesn’t fix the problem. ?”(Is the National Anthem Racist? Beyond the Debate Over Collin Kaepernick) However, this doesn’t change the fact Kaepernick’s protest didn’t have much to do with the anthem itself, but what it