http://www.theatlantic.com/news/archive/2016/08/nfl-colin-kaepernick-protest/497945/
Athletes have the ability to bring important issues to the national stage. Kaepernicks actions have even brought on a debate surrounding The Star Spangled Banner, as well, with several authors bringing up the songs ties to slavery. It shows how powerful a moment it is when professional athletes speak up and take political stands.
Maybe the author and all these athletes can go with Babs
The first 49s game Boycott