Some say he is the best quarterback in the NFL, some say otherwise. Colin Kaepernick, who plays for the 49ers, protested by kneeling down during the national anthem before a game rather than standing with the rest of the team and crowd. Kaepernick was protesting for the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Black Lives Matter is a unique movement that began with the killings of Black people by police, along with our judicial system discriminating against black people in America . Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem at the start of games.This was his way of showing his support for Black Lives Matter. Our national anthem is played at the beginning of every televised sports event. Out of respect, people rise and put there hands on their hearts as a symbol of their dedication to our country. I don’t agree with what Kaepernick is doing that, when the national anthem is being played it’s a time to show respect for our country, America.…show more content… “By protesting the national anthem, they are protesting America” (paragraph 18). Just because Colin Kaepernick doesn’t agree with the treatment towards black people doesn’t mean he has to be profane to america. A lot of americans are offended by how he is taking the stand. Kaepernick is taking advantage of the fact that he is on national TV to express his opinion. Yes, we do have freedom of speech in this country but there is a time and a place for
