Colin Kaepernick is standing by his decision to sit during the National Anthem.
When people take a stance against something they believe in, they either receive a lot of support, or a lot of backlash, and the quarterback is definitely receiving a little bit of both.
The NFL is reporting that people are upset because they feel as though his decision to sit during the national anthem is basically throwing shade to the military service men and women who “sacrificed so he could freely decide to do what he wants, like protest.”
Others on the other hand are all here for Kaepernick’s decision and stand by him 100 percent because they agree with his reasoning.
He says that he has “great respect for men and women that have fought for this country,” and believes that the reasons they are fighting for – freedom, the people, liberty and justice, are not happening.
“I have family. I have friends that gone and fought for this country. They fight for freedom. They fight for the people. They fight for liberty and justice for everyone. And that’s not happening. People are dying in vain because this country isn’t holding their end of the bargain up as far as, you know, giving freedom and justice and liberty to everybody.” Kaepernick said.
There are many public figures who agree with him completely, and aren’t afraid to say it to the masses either. Take Beyonce’s mother, Tina Lawson for instance. She’s here for Kaepernick’s protest and shared her thoughts in the lengthy Instagram post below.
What are your thoughts on Kaepernick’s protest Roommates? Are you with him or against him?
Watch full video of Colin Kaepernick’s interview here.
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