Other players in different pro sports are standing up for what they believe in by doing exactly what Kaepernick did; sitting down or kneeling on one knee during the playing of the national anthem.…
This article, written by Marc Thiessen, really appeals to the pathos of the American People. He brings in historical references to the country from whom we won independence, stating that the players respected their song but not the national anthem of the United States. He mentions that the day of this protest was on National Gold Star Mother’s Day, this was in an effort to again appeal to pathos. Thiessen uses a quote from a mother of a deceased Veterans to add to his pathos. While I do not agree with this point of view I understand where he is coming from.…
NFL Protest The most recent major sports league uproar has been the protests during our National Anthem. NFL players across every team have been kneeling, linking arms, or even just staying in the locker room. President Donald Trump spoke out about the situation on Twitter saying that the players should be suspended or fired for “disrespecting” our country. One of the points made by Trump was his approval of the players that were locking arms and complete disappointment by those who chose to kneel or stay in the locker room. I personally believe that it is your choice to kneel, lock arms, or stay in the locker room.…
Is standing for the National-Anthem right or wrong? Well last Sunday over 102 different football players , from different teams in the NFL knelt or sat down for National-Anthem. Many are doing this because they feel like colors are getting treated badly in the United States. President Trump gave a speech about it and said, “ The players should be fired for kneeling.” No matter if it's right or wrong there doing it for a reason, and the reason is to get equality for American Africans.…
Should Football Players have the Right to Kneel During The Anthem. Football players should not be able to kneel during the anthem. When people kneel during the anthem it is disrespectful to the flag, force, and anthem. The anthem is about honoring the people that have fallen in war and honoring America in all, and what we have accomplished. Others ways like raising your fist is protesting race not the anthem.…
Did that really happen? NFL players are disrespecting the American Flag. That action is not right; just because President Trump made a wrong decision that doesn't mean that now NFL players can make their own rules. The NFL players deserve to be punished for their actions. If NFL players are allowed to sit or kneel down during the National Anthem, then why can't we do the same?…
When the “Star-Spangled Banner” plays at an NFL game, pride for the U.S.A. usually overcomes the crowd and gets everyone on their feet. The raw excitement for the game, a quintessentially American pastime, gets everyone riled up and screaming as soon as the tune comes to a close. However, San Francisco 49s quarterback Colin Kaepernick has recently made headlines for refusing to stand during the National Anthem in an attempt to shed light on the current racial situation in the United States. Athletes, fans, politicians, and even NFL executives have been vocal about Kaepernick’s “Anti-American” and “disrespectful” decision. Many believe that by disrespecting the national symbol, he is in turn disrespecting the military men and women that have…
The NFL players have every right to take a knee during the nation anthem because they are spreading awareness about the issue of police brutality.…
Across the country, Americans are in heavy debate about the idea of kneeling for the national anthem. Some feel that kneeling is a form of protest, however, others feel that kneeling is a blatant disregard for authority and an overall disrespect for their country. HEADER One of the most beautiful aspects of the United States is the fact that every citizen has undeniable freedom and rights. One of the most controversial issues that are currently taking place in the United States is the issue regarding NFL and the right to kneel during the national anthem.…
Protesting is one of our rights, but is it right to do it how the NFL players have been doing it? I believe that everyone should stand for the pledge as everyone who fought for our country. They do have the right to protest but taking a knee during the National Anthem is very disrespectful. Taking a knee during the anthem is very rude. Many soldiers who fought for our freedom and their lives stand for it but why can’t NFL players.…
On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independance was signed, and the Americans gained their independance. Since then, we honor the flag and our country everyday with the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. America’s gift to my generation is the opportunity to express yourself and people who volunteer to protect our country. Everyday, we express ourselves in some way without having to worry about what the government might do. Freedom of speech is usually the first thing people think of when you hear freedom.…
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.…
C4C Elisha A. Palm 1Lt Kelly Griffith English 111-Project 2 T5A 10 October 2017 Kneeling For Love Or Hate The rising trend of professional players kneeling during the national anthem during sport events is becoming a prominent discussion in the United States. This in response produces many different reactions and conversations expressed over a number of different genres.…
The website I choice was the Smithsonian’s site on the Star-Spangled Banner and the Flag That Inspired the National Anthem. It was created by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History; and I can infer it was created to publicize the War of 1812 and how it led to the creation of our National Anthem. The website includes a variety of audio and visual material, such as the painting of the USS Chesapeake Captured (The War of 1812), and the portrait of Francis Scott Key (A Moment of Triumph). Along with the pictures, the site includes an MP3 file for the 19th Century of the Star-Spangled Banner. At first glance, the site seemed to be a virtual tour of the War of 1812; however, the site contains a plethora of interact material.…
Following the game, the players voiced that they were “Inspired by the actions” of former player Kaepernick. Many other players from across the NFL followed suit and knelt during the National Anthem. Had Kaepernick not knelt during the first couple games last season taking a knee would have never even been considered to protest racism amidst the players and other teams. Many of the players knelt not because they personally related to the injustice in Black America but because of groupthink…