Posted on 08/27/2016 9:51:36 AM PDT by God luvs America
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he refused to stand during the national anthem Friday because of his views on the country's treatment of racial minorities.
"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media after Friday's game. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder."
The 49ers acknowledged in a statement that Kaepernick sat on the team's bench during the national anthem before their game against the Green Bay Packers.
"The national anthem is and always will be a special part of the pregame ceremony," the statement said. "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."
Kaepernick told NFL Media that he did not tell the team he was planning to protest the national anthem.
“may be punted from the San Francisco line-up”
Only because of white racism/s
The world’s richest poor people (and the fattest as well) are mistreated? Get real, Kap!
I am thinking the same thing. If he gets cut, he will blame it on the reaction to what he has said and done. What a jerk.
Do I know you? If not, then you are projecting so much you should change your screen-name to “IMAX.” Seek help, for your own sake...
Since the 49’rs and the NFL supported Kapernick, I cancelled my Sunday NFL Ticket.
That pic is terrific——and heartbreaking.
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You can’t make this stuff up.
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