One posted a video while burning a Kaepernick jersey.
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Kaepernick has insisted he will continue to sit during the national anthem – despite the backlash he has received for his actions.
Today, a collection of activists have been supporting Kaepernick’s position, by holding a rally for him in front of the headquarters of the SFPOA next to the Hall of Justice at 6th and Bryant.
If Americans showed even a portion of the incredulity they have directed at Kaepernick toward genuine problems – social issues that, arguably, defy the idealistic standards associated with the United States that many veterans themselves have made sacrifices to preserve – then perhaps Kaepernick would not have had to make his protest in the first place.
“Too much focus was given to the symbol of [Kaepernick] sitting rather than the message”, McCastle said. Some who have criticized the protest said it was insulting to veterans. Lucky for little Colin, over 100 years before he was born MA passed the 1851 Adoption of Children Act, which recognized adoption as a social and legal operation based on child welfare rather than adult interests.The same Americans that had a part in making the 1851 Adoption of Children Act a reality undoubtedly performed the simple act of standing for the National Anthem as a way to honor their country.Without those Americans, Colin Kaepernick would not be in the position he is today.
But for Brandy Lochette, who served in the Army and the Marine Corps, supporting Kaepernick is the right thing to do.
“We as service members take an oath to defend the Constitution and all that it stands for. That includes everyone’s right to stand up for what they believe in, whether it’s popular or not”, she said. “@Kaepernick7 is an American hero”. When Milwaukee Bucks player John Henson tried to enter a high-end jewelry store during regular business hours in October, he said employees locked the door and told him to leave before police arrived.
“It’s a misconception that every military member is furious at what his protest when there are those that are proud”.
“I didn’t serve this country for my son to be afraid to walk down the street at night”, one army officer wrote.
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Matt Lorscheider, a former Marine, echoed Lochette’s sentiments.
