 
     |
| Colin Kaepernick (Page 1/23) |
|
blackrams
|
AUG 28, 08:27 AM
|
|
NFL's 49ers support quarterback after he refused to stand for anthem
http://www.aol.com/article/...and-for-an/21459998/
Aug 27 (Reuters) - National League quarterback Colin Kaepernick of San Francisco 49ers refused to stand for the national anthem before a preseason game on Friday, drawing boos from some fans and criticism on social media, but his team said it backed his right to protest.
Kaepernick, a former starter who led San Francisco to the 2013 Super Bowl but has since been demoted to backup, said he sat on the bench during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" to make a statement about racial injustice in the United States.
"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 later told NFL Media in an article posted on Saturday. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way."
Kaepernick appeared to be referring to police use of deadly force, which has come under increased criticism in recent years as incidents have been captured on cellphone video.
I don't have a problem with his cause, just his form of protest. Kaepernick has the right to protest and I have the right to change the channel whenever he's playing on television. I have the right to not purchase anything he promotes and the right to let his sponsors know why. I sincerely believe in his right to protest, I mean that but, I think his agenda could be helped more if he put his money where his mouth (or in this case his butt) is.
I always see celebrities telling us what we should be doing, what we should be donating our money to support and yet, they are the ones with big money to put into a cause. Yet, they want us to donate ours. Show me and then I'll consider your cause.
------------------
Ron
Isn't it strange that after a bombing, everyone blames the bomber, his upbringing, his environment, his culture, his mental state but … after a shooting, the problem is the gun?
Definition of a home owner, "see the door threshold, without my permission, there and no futher.......
If, you wish to piss off a Conservative, lie to him.
If, you wish to piss off a Socialist, Liberal or Progressive, tell them the truth.
 [This message has been edited by blackrams (edited 08-28-2016).]
|
|
|
|
RayOtton
|
AUG 28, 10:37 AM
|
|
| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
]I don't have a problem with his cause, just his form of protest. Kaepernick has the right to protest and I have the right to change the channel whenever he's playing on television. I have the right to not purchase anything he promotes and the right to let his sponsors know why. I sincerely believe in his right to protest, I mean that but, I think his agenda could be helped more if he put his money where his mouth (or in this case his butt) is.
|
|
+1
I will add that I am against making flag burning illegal for the same reason and we sure as hell don't need an amendment to the Constitution for it either.
|
|
|
|
williegoat
|
AUG 28, 10:49 AM
|
|
Obviously, he has the right to protest, subject to the rules of his employer, who seems to be in support of his actions, and by implication, his opinions. I find his behavior reprehensible, and that is my right.
I consider professional sports to be part of the entertainment industry, and as such, of little value or relevance. So, to avoid this song and dance man, his team, or the league would be no different for me than any other day of the year. If this were the Cardinals, I would expect that Arizona would react more appropriately.
|
|
|
|
Tony Kania
|
AUG 28, 10:49 AM
|
|
Depending upon media swing, I can sadly see this becoming commonplace. Pizzes me off in reality.
We reap what we sow.
|
|
|
blackrams
|
AUG 28, 11:05 AM
|
|
| quote | Originally posted by RayOtton:
+1
I will add that I am against making flag burning illegal for the same reason and we sure as hell don't need an amendment to the Constitution for it either. |
|
This I agree with. Of course, I also think the fine Americans that whup those flag burning citizen's butts should be defended by the best legal minds available, paid for by the ACLU and should not be charged with more than littering. 
------------------
Ron
Isn't it strange that after a bombing, everyone blames the bomber, his upbringing, his environment, his culture, his mental state but … after a shooting, the problem is the gun?
Definition of a home owner, "see the door threshold, without my permission, there and no futher.......
If, you wish to piss off a Conservative, lie to him.
If, you wish to piss off a Socialist, Liberal or Progressive, tell them the truth.
|
|
|
|
Stubby79
|
AUG 28, 11:06 AM
|
|
More of this **** ? 
|
|
|
|
IMSA GT
|
AUG 28, 12:35 PM
|
|
Funny, I don't remember him preaching about oppressing black people when he was being adopted by his 2 white parents. I'm sure they had many other choices to make at the time and yet they selected him.
This is called "last resort" to revive a failing career in the NFL. He's a has-been at this point so why not stir the pot.
|
|
|
|
RayOtton
|
AUG 28, 01:01 PM
|
|
| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
Of course, I also think the fine Americans that whup those flag burning citizen's butts should be defended by the best legal minds available, paid for by the ACLU and should not be charged with more than littering.
|
|
Eh, no, I don't think that either. That is taking the law into your own hands. We have enough of that from leftist radicals and it is leading us down a dark path away from the rule of law.
Frankly, I thank the founding fathers for the 1st amendment, for without it we wouldn't know who the idiots were. That goes for Trump demonstrations as well as Pennock's.
|
|
|
|
williegoat
|
AUG 28, 01:08 PM
|
|
| quote | Originally posted by RayOtton:
Frankly, I thank the founding fathers for the 1st amendment, for without it we wouldn't know who the idiots were.
|
|
To me, that might be the most valuable aspect of Freedom of Speech. I am always amazed and disappointed that those who wish to silence their opponents cannot grasp that idea.
|
|
|
|
blackrams
|
AUG 28, 01:13 PM
|
|
| quote | Originally posted by RayOtton:
Eh, no, I don't think that either. That is taking the law into your own hands. We have enough of that from leftist radicals and it is leading us down a dark path away from the rule of law.
Frankly, I thank the founding fathers for the 1st amendment, for without it we wouldn't know who the idiots were. That goes for Trump demonstrations as well as Pennock's.
|
|
Ray,
Surely you didn't miss that winking smiley did ya? Of course, only if the butt whupp'n was made legal.  That's not likely to happen and I know it. But, I firmly believe we are all responsible for our own actions.
------------------
Ron
Isn't it strange that after a bombing, everyone blames the bomber, his upbringing, his environment, his culture, his mental state but … after a shooting, the problem is the gun?
Definition of a home owner, "see the door threshold, without my permission, there and no futher.......
If, you wish to piss off a Conservative, lie to him.
If, you wish to piss off a Socialist, Liberal or Progressive, tell them the truth.
|
|
|
|