Better2bgreenthanblue Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I don't know how to post a link to the story, maybe one of you guys could help, but I just saw the report on ESPN that Kaepernick sat on the bench during the playing of the national anthem in protest for not being allowed to use a tinted visor in a pre-season game. He refused to stand during the playing of the national anthem... What an immature ungrateful POS punk. Many great Americans have given there lives, so he can enjoy the freedom to play the game. I am so outraged. I hope the league suspends him for this action. We make fun of some of our immature QB's but at least none of them are such a disgrace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCEastFan Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I saw that. It was a apparently a Black Lives Matter protest, not a tinted visor issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copernicus Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 It was in protest of our government in regards to the way it treats African-Americans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better2bgreenthanblue Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 6 minutes ago, AFCEastFan said: I saw that. It was a apparently a Black Lives Matter protest, not a tinted visor issue. Thanks for the update from the earlier reports it was a visor issue. I am still disgusted and outraged but wish I didn't start this convo as I wouldn't normally go within 500 feet of a BLM story. Apologies to JetNation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Colin Kaepernick takes a stand by not standing for the national anthemhttp://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/colin-kaepernick-takes-a-stand-by-not-standing-for-the-national-anthem/ via http://cbssportsapp.com Colin Kaepernick takes a stand by not standing for the national anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flushing Roots Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 No argument on the piece of s*** comment by the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexorcism Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 SKUMBAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexorcism Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/colin-kaepernick-takes-a-stand-by-not-standing-for-the-national-anthem/ Colin Kaepernick takes a stand by not standing for the national anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 17 minutes ago, Copernicus said: It was in protest of our government in regards to the way it treats African-Americans The government??Last time I checked the President and the Attorney General were African Americans?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Soon to be cut Kaerpernik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexorcism Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 — Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) August 27, 2016 If nothing jumps out right away, look toward the bottom, between the Gatorade coolers. You'll see that No. 7 in red, Colin Kaepernick, is sitting on a bench while the rest of his teammates and coaches are standing. Why are they all standing? Because the Star Spangled Banner is being sung. So, why is Kaepernick seated? "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL.com after the game. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder." He did not inform anyone with the team of what he'd be doing. "This is not something that I am going to run by anybody," he said. "I am not looking for approval. I have to stand up for people that are oppressed. ... If they take football away, my endorsements from me, I know that I stood up for what is right." The 49ers, for their part, issued a statement to Pro Football Talk: "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." It seems safe to say this issue won't be going away for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Didn't NBA players wear some type of warm up shirts protesting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I am closing this because it will get ugly and political which we do not want here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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