Taking a Stance on History.
Turn on the television or listen to the radio and the topic of conversation is about oppression, police brutality, the American flag and the National Anthem. Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets are being bombarded in support and disgust for the topics. Media corporations attempt to segregate us once more instead of trying to seek an understanding that will provide mutual benefit, and positive productive discussions on the issues. Regardless of where one stands on this issue, they each have an opinion, but no one has a firm solution. A mixed race man of privilege, raised by white parents, making millions of dollars a year, playing football has started a symphony of discord during an event that is …show more content…
I subscribe to the principle that we should make greater strides in equality for all, but I also believe, that Kaepernick’s protest is a sign of disrespect because he does not understand the history behind the symbolism of the American flag nor that of the national anthem.
The American flag began to fly over the thirteen colonies after oppression from England led our forefathers to declare and fight for their independence. Over 200 years, the flag, according to the USA Flag Site, has flown as a symbol of “pride and inspiration for millions of Americans.” The flag flew during countless battles fought to protect America, in addition to defending those incapable of defending themselves. Battles fought without regard of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation but for …show more content…
A video depicting the song resurfaced in 2014 as a short movie posted by Jessica Lawson, which can be seen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlCPkDGInHA. Expecting the flag to imply that all is fair and right in the United States is like expecting to go into a church to find it free of hypocrites and sinners. The flag serves as a reminder that the pursuit of happiness and freedom is available to all individuals. In the afore mentioned Johnny Cash song, one line referring to the flag reads, “it got powder-burned the night Francis Scott Key, Sat watching it writing say can you see.” Our flag is not the only national symbol we see being
Turn on the television or listen to the radio and the topic of conversation is about oppression, police brutality, the American flag and the National Anthem. Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets are being bombarded in support and disgust for the topics. Media corporations attempt to segregate us once more instead of trying to seek an understanding that will provide mutual benefit, and positive productive discussions on the issues. Regardless of where one stands on this issue, they each have an opinion, but no one has a firm solution. A mixed race man of privilege, raised by white parents, making millions of dollars a year, playing football has started a symphony of discord during an event that is …show more content…
I subscribe to the principle that we should make greater strides in equality for all, but I also believe, that Kaepernick’s protest is a sign of disrespect because he does not understand the history behind the symbolism of the American flag nor that of the national anthem.
The American flag began to fly over the thirteen colonies after oppression from England led our forefathers to declare and fight for their independence. Over 200 years, the flag, according to the USA Flag Site, has flown as a symbol of “pride and inspiration for millions of Americans.” The flag flew during countless battles fought to protect America, in addition to defending those incapable of defending themselves. Battles fought without regard of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation but for …show more content…
A video depicting the song resurfaced in 2014 as a short movie posted by Jessica Lawson, which can be seen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlCPkDGInHA. Expecting the flag to imply that all is fair and right in the United States is like expecting to go into a church to find it free of hypocrites and sinners. The flag serves as a reminder that the pursuit of happiness and freedom is available to all individuals. In the afore mentioned Johnny Cash song, one line referring to the flag reads, “it got powder-burned the night Francis Scott Key, Sat watching it writing say can you see.” Our flag is not the only national symbol we see being