Numerous remarks accused San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick of disrespecting the country’s returned servicemen and women, but now veterans themselves are speaking out in support of Kaepernick’s protest.
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As first revealed by Eye on Football, Kaepernick was wearing a pair of socks that portrayed cops as pigs during that practice.
The 28-year-old Kaepernick has become a national lightning rod in the last week, ever since he stayed seated during the national anthem prior to last Friday’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
Photos from August 10 show the National Football League lightning rod wearing the black socks adorned with the anti-police caricatures.
Colin Kaepernick did not stand during a loud and energetic singing of the national anthem, and this time he had company. It is an opportunity to honor our country and reflect on the great liberties we are afforded as its citizens. He addressed the issue on his Instagram account.
The 49ers play their final preseason game in San Diego against the Chargers Thursday.
“Now Colin Kaepernick needs to take ambition to the playing field to make this team”.
Colin Kaepernick’s national-anthem protest resumed Thursday night, when he followed through on his vow and did not stand with his teammates before their exhibition-season finale against the host San Diego Chargers. I have two uncles and friends who are police officers and work to protect to serve ALL people. He is likely to start the team’s backup to Blaine Gabbert.
“There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder”.
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Boyer has been one of the most prominent military veterans to publicly support Kaepernick’s right to protest, though he said he doesn’t necessarily agree with the message it sends. But a new report indicates that his acts of protest go back several weeks, and extend to more than just his refusal to stand for the Anthem. People aren’t being held accountable for.
