Introduction In 2016, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem as a symbolic protest for police violence against African Americans. Although his actions were peaceful and non-disruptive (acts usually favored by Americans), it aroused a controversy in the nation.
First Perspective: Donald Trump
President Trump made his opinion on the controversy clear; He does not support Kaepernick and his protest. In fact, he declared “for protesting players to be fired” (Herald) during his campaign rally. His actions clearly show his stance on the matter by calling for the participating players to be fired, which would not have happened if he supported Kaepernick and his actions. The President, in another response to the protest, …show more content…
It has lived in the country for centuries and people will not changes their minds nor their ancestor’s teachings. Racism is a five-thousand-piece puzzle of a solid color (practically impossible to solve) and ““it’s not going to happen overnight to fix these issues”’ 49ers Ried (Jenkins). When more people are ready to accept other races as people and see them as Americans, actions can begin.
First, people could spread the idea that we are all equal and the color of our skin does not matter in a way it does disturb people’s rights, such as advertisement’s. Secondly, young children would need to be removed from the negativity, enforcing teachers and parents to spread the positivity and demolish the hate. Thirdly, the government would be cracking down on TV shows, online entertainment, and that encourage or suggest the hate by limiting them or stopping them completely. Once the course of actions is completed, people would be living in a world were one more problem is solved. Finally coming a step closer to the true American …show more content…
“Herald Editorial: Issues Being Ignored in Anthem Protest.” Daily Herald, Herald Communications, 1 Oct. 2017, www.heraldextra.com/news/opinion/herald-editorials/herald-editorial-issues-being-ignored-in-anthem-protest/article_96157dba-8571-5fe2-a166-6e41b4fe515d.html.
Issitt, Micah. "National Anthem Protests: An Overview." Points of View: National Anthem Protests, Apr. 2017, p. 1. EBSCOhost, doi:10.3331/pov_us_2017_20170210_5.
Jenkins, Sally. “There Are Two Sides to the NFL Anthem Debate, and Both Are Right. And Wrong.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 9 Oct. 2017, www.washingtonpost.com/sports/there-are-two-sides-to-the-nfl-anthem-debate-and-both-are-right-and-wrong/2017/10/09/9bcffa36-ad27-11e79e58e6288544af98_story.html?utm_term=.c27f449ffcf8%3E.
Frankenberry, Jami. "School Districts in South Hampton Roads Will Let National Anthem Protests Continue."
Virginian-Pilot, the (VA), 14 Sept. 2016. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=2W62422685103&site=pov-live.
Olson, Yadira Sanchez. “'Total disrespect all around': Lake County veterans respond to NFL protests.” Lake County News-Sun, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sept. 2017,
First Perspective: Donald Trump
President Trump made his opinion on the controversy clear; He does not support Kaepernick and his protest. In fact, he declared “for protesting players to be fired” (Herald) during his campaign rally. His actions clearly show his stance on the matter by calling for the participating players to be fired, which would not have happened if he supported Kaepernick and his actions. The President, in another response to the protest, …show more content…
It has lived in the country for centuries and people will not changes their minds nor their ancestor’s teachings. Racism is a five-thousand-piece puzzle of a solid color (practically impossible to solve) and ““it’s not going to happen overnight to fix these issues”’ 49ers Ried (Jenkins). When more people are ready to accept other races as people and see them as Americans, actions can begin.
First, people could spread the idea that we are all equal and the color of our skin does not matter in a way it does disturb people’s rights, such as advertisement’s. Secondly, young children would need to be removed from the negativity, enforcing teachers and parents to spread the positivity and demolish the hate. Thirdly, the government would be cracking down on TV shows, online entertainment, and that encourage or suggest the hate by limiting them or stopping them completely. Once the course of actions is completed, people would be living in a world were one more problem is solved. Finally coming a step closer to the true American …show more content…
“Herald Editorial: Issues Being Ignored in Anthem Protest.” Daily Herald, Herald Communications, 1 Oct. 2017, www.heraldextra.com/news/opinion/herald-editorials/herald-editorial-issues-being-ignored-in-anthem-protest/article_96157dba-8571-5fe2-a166-6e41b4fe515d.html.
Issitt, Micah. "National Anthem Protests: An Overview." Points of View: National Anthem Protests, Apr. 2017, p. 1. EBSCOhost, doi:10.3331/pov_us_2017_20170210_5.
Jenkins, Sally. “There Are Two Sides to the NFL Anthem Debate, and Both Are Right. And Wrong.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 9 Oct. 2017, www.washingtonpost.com/sports/there-are-two-sides-to-the-nfl-anthem-debate-and-both-are-right-and-wrong/2017/10/09/9bcffa36-ad27-11e79e58e6288544af98_story.html?utm_term=.c27f449ffcf8%3E.
Frankenberry, Jami. "School Districts in South Hampton Roads Will Let National Anthem Protests Continue."
Virginian-Pilot, the (VA), 14 Sept. 2016. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=2W62422685103&site=pov-live.
Olson, Yadira Sanchez. “'Total disrespect all around': Lake County veterans respond to NFL protests.” Lake County News-Sun, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sept. 2017,