Arguments Against The National Anthem

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There’s a controversial issue sweeping the nation about protesting the National Anthem. Some believe that protesting the national anthem is disrespectful. Those people are wrong. Protesting the anthem is not disrespectful so long as it raises awareness to equality, justice, and police brutality. The reason this protest became such a big issue is because people are starting to kneel during the National Anthem. Some of the players in the NFL kneel during the anthem on national television. This has resulted in arguments and disagreements. The national anthem is a song in which the Americans sing as an honorable tribute to the flag and soldiers who have fought for our country. The American flag represents freedom, liberty, equality, and human rights. This is why people protest against it. In the Declaration of Independence, it reads, “all men are created equal.” However, equality is not consistent. Not just race equality, there are …show more content…
Martin. In that case, an innocent black guy was walking through a neighborhood and was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain by the name of George Zimmerman. Zimmerman claims that Trayvon appeared as a “suspicious person”. George Zimmerman contacted the police to report it. The police ordered Zimmerman to remain in his vehicle and not approach the person. Zimmerman chose to disregards the police orders and approach the individual. Moments later, Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George. Trayvon’s parents decided to take Zimmerman to court. Zimmerman was proven innocent although there was some evidence to prove him guilty. The Pledge of Allegiance literally reads, “with liberty, and justice for all.” Where was the justice for Trayvon Martin and his family? This is why Colin Kaepernick along with many other NFL players kneel during the Nation

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Systemic Racism In The NFL

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Homecoming Racial Injustice

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Colin Kaepernick's Essay 'O Er The Ramparts'

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fallacy's Essay

mark of an argument that should not be credited. From W.R.A.C. Emotionally loaded terms (emotionalism) Emotionalism is different from appealing to emotions. Every persuasive speech should appeal to the reader's emotions, and we will soon learn that psychological appeals are a type of support for value claims. Emotionalism is the use of emotion instead of logic. Emotionally loaded terms are terms that are designed to 'beg the question' by implying a verdict without logical argument. Examples:…

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