His black father abandoned him before he was born in Milwaukee, so he was adopted by a white couple who gave him the good life, that he most likely would not of had otherwise.
Posted on 08/27/2016 7:10:25 AM PDT by 11th_VA
Colin Kaepernick, who has been mired in a quarterback controversy with Blaine Gabbert to see who will lead the 49ers this season, may have sparked a real controversy Friday night.
Kaepernick did not stand for the national anthem before the 49ers preseason game at Levi's Stadium, although the move went unnoticed by most at the time. ProFootballTalk.com reported the story more than an hour after the game, and no reporters asked Kaepernick about it following the 49ers 21-10 loss to the Packers.
But Kaepernick's action prompted the 49ers to issue a statement acknowledging that he sat during the anthem, and defending his right to do so.
“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.”
That stance will not sit well with many fans, however, and Kaepernick is sure to hear the boos in opposing stadiums as the media shines the spotlight on his decision. Was Kaepernick, who has been outspoken on his Twitter account about racial issues in the U.S., making a political statement? Expect to hear much more on this story in the coming days.
most of these half white/ half black “stars” that hate America and whites usually go after the white women....
wouldn’t it be wonderful if the entire crowd stood and SANG the anthem and sang it loudly....maybe they should start singing when he’s put in the game....
Sooo, maybe some patriot will hammer this punk in to the ground, hopefully.
Some 6’9” defensive end with an attitude.
Just another reason to dislike the 49ers...
NFL——NATIONAL FELON LEAGUE!
I like your idea ... this would be even better than just booing the ungrateful punk's arse off the field.
I hope ticket sales and viewership goes the way of Missou attendance.
He played, like a chicken with its head chopped off.
Send him to Atlanta or Philly.. Better yet , EUrope.
Man, that multi-million dollar contract must be awfully oppressive. If only blacks were allowed to rise up and be NFL quarterbacks.
If this guy put as much effort into his football as he does his excuses, maybe he wouldn’t be one step away from getting run out of town.
Not hard at all. This PC, pussified NFL product is trash. I'll clean out my sump instead and be pleased about it.
But they can't tell this brainless piece garbage to get off his ass to honor his COUNTRY??
His teammates should drag him out by his ears and stuff him in a dumpster...where he will likely end up living anyhow.
Two points:
1) No, they can't. They don't want to stir up all the players who agree with CK, because it would destroy their multi-billion dollar operation.
2) He doesn't agree that it's HIS country, and neither do lots of others. You should not live in denial about the #BLM intifada and what it means for your future and the future of your children.
It’s pretty sad when you’re fighting Blaine Gabbert for a job...and Gabbert is winning. You might as well turn in your playbook and become just another SJW at that point.
#BLM doesn’t care about football. Their favorite game is bowling, because the big black ball knocks down skinny white pins with red necks.
Take the Skinheads bowling.
Forgot to add: if the big black ball gets too crooked he just falls into the gutter.
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