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Because it "disrespects the veterans" in some people's eyes. Astonishing, isn't it, that the same people who found issue with Kaepernick's protest probably have
by dvtrn 6y ago
Because it "disrespects the veterans" in some people's eyes. Astonishing, isn't it, that the same people who found issue with Kaepernick's protest probably have never heard the name "Nate Boyer"[1] before-who is both a veteran of the armed forces, and a veteran of the NFL.
It's never good enough.
[1] https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/05/nfl-49ers-colin-kaepernick-national-anthem-protest-nate-boyer https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/05/nfl-49ers-colin-kaepernick-...
- edgyquant 6y agoI’m pretty sure “disrespects the flag” is little more than a strawman to attack instead of them having to discuss the actual point trying to be made.
- dvtrn 6y agoOf course it is.
- darkarmani 6y agoAnd painting a blue line down the middle of it is the best way to respect the flag. /s