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San Francisco 49ers Issue Statement After Colin Kaepernick Sits Through National Anthem
KNBR ^ | 8/27/16 | KNBR Staff

Posted on 08/27/2016 5:52:57 PM PDT by drewh

SANTA CLARA — Colin Kaepernick didn’t do much to warrant headlines with his performance on the field Friday, but he’s certainly in for his fair share of scrutiny after he sat through the national anthem before his preseason debut against the Packers.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com was first to report Kaepernick didn’t stand for the national anthem and got the 49ers to issue a statement on the matter. The statement from the 49ers to PFT:

“The national anthem is and always will be a special part of the pre-game ceremony. 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 has used his social media profiles to showcase his political beliefs but has never before made a statement of this magnitude. It will be interesting to see how the 49ers and/or Kaepernick address this further.

(Excerpt) Read more at knbr.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: nationalanthem; nfl; protest
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1 posted on 08/27/2016 5:52:57 PM PDT by drewh
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To: drewh

A cowardly non-statement by the 49ers. Pathetic.


2 posted on 08/27/2016 5:55:11 PM PDT by Red in Blue PA (war is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength, obama loves America)
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To: drewh
we recognize the right of an individual to choose to participate, or not, in our celebration of the national anthem

Do they recognize their right as an employer to tell him to get his ass out the chair?

3 posted on 08/27/2016 5:55:51 PM PDT by kanawa (The 1st job of a 'community organizer' is to disorganize the community)
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To: drewh

No more 49ers for me...


4 posted on 08/27/2016 5:56:11 PM PDT by heights
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To: drewh
I have not replied to this yet, as I have been reading other posts from people...

This is America, we have a Flag, We have a Pledge of Alliance, We have a National Anthem, and if your living in America, then get off your sanctimonious ass and do what Americans do!!!

If you can't, get the hell out and don't let the door hit you on the way out!!!

5 posted on 08/27/2016 5:56:36 PM PDT by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump/Pence; Trump/Pence; Trump/Pence 100%)
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To: Red in Blue PA

Situation normal in insane Pelosiland.


6 posted on 08/27/2016 5:56:54 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: kanawa

So this guy’s a converted Muslim right? Married to a BLM activist I believe.


7 posted on 08/27/2016 5:57:10 PM PDT by Kenny
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To: drewh
The guy just ruined his career. Oppressive flag/anthem? Wow! How many minorities are being paid hundreds of thousands to millions in pro sports? Do we not have a black president, AG, head of DHS? How bout the thousands of blacks, hispanics, Asians working for the ferrule gubbamint? Teachers, Doctors, professors.

Get sacked much? hmmmm?

8 posted on 08/27/2016 5:58:28 PM PDT by servantboy777
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To: drewh

He should make a real statement, demonstrate the courage of his convictions, quit football and become a community organizer.


9 posted on 08/27/2016 5:58:37 PM PDT by mosaicwolf (Strength and Honor)
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To: drewh

How can he use the currency of such an oppressive regime?


10 posted on 08/27/2016 6:00:33 PM PDT by exit82 (Road Runner sez:" Let's Make America Beeping Great Again! Beep! Beep!")
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To: Kenny

In the off season he converted to Islam.

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2016/08/27/controversy-erupts-after-nfl-quarterback-converts-to-islam-and-refuses-to-stand-for-national-anthem/#more-120770


11 posted on 08/27/2016 6:01:12 PM PDT by Atlantan
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To: drewh
These are the racist crackas that deprived him of his life in the Hood


12 posted on 08/27/2016 6:01:17 PM PDT by Donglalinger
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To: drewh

So, an employee of a corporation does something against the organization’s image and gets paid millions anyway.


13 posted on 08/27/2016 6:01:21 PM PDT by combat_boots (MSM: We lie to you sheep at the slaughterhouse to keep you calm during slaughter)
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To: drewh

Just read how he is married to a BLM “activist” and recently covered to Islam..well there ya go..America hating BLM Commie douche bag making MILLIONS than turning around and trashing our country..here’s an idea Colin, you hate America so much, fine, give back ALL the money that you made throwing a football around(And lets not forget that MANSION he lives in) and move to Sudan..he can see what life is like for the real oppressed


14 posted on 08/27/2016 6:02:34 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Red in Blue PA; All

yup...and in a bit of irony lady gaga did an amazing job honoring the nation in that same stadium, in front of the world, during the National Anthem last February...


15 posted on 08/27/2016 6:03:12 PM PDT by God luvs America (63.5 million pay no income tax and vote for DemoKrats...)
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To: Donglalinger

the second sister on the left is hot...

btw- as i mentioned in a thread i started on this earlier today kaepernick is a black guy who enjoyed white privilege!!!


16 posted on 08/27/2016 6:04:36 PM PDT by God luvs America (63.5 million pay no income tax and vote for DemoKrats...)
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To: drewh

The 49ers suck and so does the idiot quarterback. Yet another reason not to watch these overpaid fools.


17 posted on 08/27/2016 6:05:10 PM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?.)
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To: drewh

cut him loose.


18 posted on 08/27/2016 6:05:17 PM PDT by Uncle Sam 911
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To: Sarah Barracuda
And then there was 1968.......


19 posted on 08/27/2016 6:05:27 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Be a blessing to a stranger today for some have entertained angels unaware)
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To: drewh

The 49ers are bastardizing the First Amendment.


20 posted on 08/27/2016 6:06:23 PM PDT by Timpanagos1
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