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I happen to have great respect for veterans.... chillfactor Aug 2016 #1
We can disagree on this one malaise Aug 2016 #2
When did sitting down during the national anthem = shitting on America? Glassunion Aug 2016 #4
Do you really think disrespecting the national anthem and flag is going to in any way doc03 Aug 2016 #11
So, instead should a person of color be expected to or forced for the sake of perceved offence Glassunion Aug 2016 #23
+1,000 malaise Aug 2016 #25
always will be heroes in my book heaven05 Aug 2016 #43
How else does he draw attention to it? awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #56
Meanwhile, we have a few hundred elected officials.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2016 #5
And they're making the most noise malaise Aug 2016 #9
Well, Semper Fi, bro, but I disagree... Wounded Bear Aug 2016 #8
After finding out last year that the DOD paid millions of dollars Laurian Aug 2016 #14
I Disagree. I Am A Vietnam Vet And I Support Him. TheMastersNemesis Aug 2016 #17
how is not standing shitting on the country ? supporting trump is shitting on the country JI7 Aug 2016 #18
exactly!!! niyad Aug 2016 #52
"I have great respect for the men and women that have fought for this country." - Colin Kaepernick KeepItReal Aug 2016 #24
In that case, cut out the bogus patriotism. JackRiddler Aug 2016 #36
Koepenick reorg Aug 2016 #50
Subconsciously, yes. JackRiddler Aug 2016 #65
Hear, hear! smirkymonkey Aug 2016 #58
I believe this is exactly the right that soldiers have fought and died for. GreenEyedLefty Aug 2016 #38
Feel the same MarkEzra Aug 2016 #46
Part of being in a free country (what your generations of Marines fought for) FSogol Aug 2016 #47
I honestly don't get the uproar over this. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2016 #3
I'm a veteran and I found it incredibly disrespectful. NuclearDem Aug 2016 #6
Well, this veteran took an oath five times sarge43 Aug 2016 #39
I'm aware of that. NuclearDem Aug 2016 #53
I think Kaepernick has the right to choose True Dough Aug 2016 #7
Very well stated. NaturalHigh Aug 2016 #64
We still have freedom of expression here Warpy Aug 2016 #10
If we lack the option to stand or sit, our country's ideals are empty rhetoric lindysalsagal Aug 2016 #16
At least he's not praying to win games like some people. yortsed snacilbuper Aug 2016 #12
Oh their gawd was all over the malaise Aug 2016 #15
Sorry - don't understand........... MyOwnPeace Aug 2016 #22
Too much is right, can blame Tim Tebow who is now Jim Beard Aug 2016 #57
first world problems.... mike_c Aug 2016 #13
I don't give a fuck about overpaid athletes. cwydro Aug 2016 #19
^^^ THIS ^^^ nt jonno99 Aug 2016 #28
Why is not standing for the anthem disrespectful to veterans? Brickbat Aug 2016 #20
"Quarterback says country is a disaster: Ban him.... babylonsister Aug 2016 #21
There it is. Iggo Aug 2016 #63
Bingo! nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #66
He's done with football anyway. So he had nothing to lose. yeoman6987 Aug 2016 #26
From people shouting "Make America Great Again" vi5 Aug 2016 #27
Well said malaise Aug 2016 #29
This is the sort of bullshit that is grist for the rw AM radio crowd. The_Casual_Observer Aug 2016 #30
i careless whether he sits or stands but,,, Cryptoad Aug 2016 #31
you can be proud of your country Skittles Aug 2016 #32
I was under the impression he was protesting by the way he was playing on the field Travis_0004 Aug 2016 #33
It Is His Right colsohlibgal Aug 2016 #34
Kaep is HONORING the TRUE meaning of what the U.S. flag represents. vkkv Aug 2016 #35
I am FAR more offended by those who think they are the arbiters of what is or is not "pariotism." GoCubsGo Aug 2016 #37
if trump is elected, be this guy spike jones Aug 2016 #40
Thanks. Malaise vlakitti Aug 2016 #41
this person who happens to be an athlete heaven05 Aug 2016 #42
Turning their backs to the flag HockeyMom Aug 2016 #44
It was the right thing to do malaise Aug 2016 #45
Do Jehovah's Witnesses stand for the flag etc. Other groups? shadowmayor Aug 2016 #48
Great post malaise Aug 2016 #49
I worked with a JW woman in public school HockeyMom Aug 2016 #61
I do it every time I say it. One nation, indivisible, and justice for all. It's a 1.5 second pause. JanMichael Aug 2016 #67
Free speech does not mean freedom from consequences. AngryAmish Aug 2016 #51
Freedom = conformity and obedience! moondust Aug 2016 #54
K&R Jeffersons Ghost Aug 2016 #55
LOL malaise Aug 2016 #59
Simplest Possible Solution ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #60
People fought and killed and died so he would have that right. Iggo Aug 2016 #62
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