In the United States there is a former NFL player named Colin Kapernick. On August 26th of 2016 Kaepernick decided he would kneel during the national anthem of that game and many afterwards. “I have to stand up for people that are oppressed.” Kaepernick told The Undefeated.
Even though some people were and some weren’t okay with Colin kneeling, Kaepernick used his Freedom of speech and assembly.
I personally feel in the middle about Kaepernick’s actions. I like that he used his rights for those that might not be able too but i do not like how he did it. I personally have grown up with putting my hand over my heart or being respectful during the national anthem. In my eyes I do not like that he keeled during the national anthem because i think it is disrespectful.
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