I’m pretty sure Melvin is a typical Bay-area Leftwinger. Born Jewish, but became Catholic, and has a Muslim boss. I’d be surprised if standing for the Anthem is actually carried out.
The National Anthem was put in place by a congress that wanted Americans to take their minds off the Great Depression in 1938. It has nothing to do with sports. It has to do with the public being played.
Kapernick just may have done the right thing.