“The national anthem is and always will be a special part of the pre-game ceremony," reads the statement. "It is an opportunity to honor our country and reflect on the great liberties we are afforded as its citizens. In respecting such American principles as freedom of religion and freedom of expression, we recognize the right of an individual to choose to participate, or not, in our celebration of the national anthem.”
The anthem ... honors our country
We agree with that
But it's OK with us
That a cry-baby enemy we actually pay, sits it out to DIShonor our country.
Am I getting to picky and crotchety in my old age ?
NO!
Indeed we do.
And I hope Kaepernick recognizes that he freely chose this hill to die on and isn't too butthurt when people refuse to celebrate his decision.