Colin Kaepernick explains protest of national anthem

[mountaineer]

Colin Kaepernick explains protest of national anthem
     By Steve Wyche
    NFL Media reporter
    Published: Aug. 27, 2016 at 10:04 a.m.
    Updated: Aug. 27, 2016 at 10:44 a.m.

SANTA CLARA, Ca. -- Forty Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick has willingly and knowingly immersed himself into controversy by refusing to stand for the playing of the national anthem in protest of what he deems are wrongdoings against African Americans and minorities in the United States.

His latest refusal to stand for the anthem -- he has done this in at least one other preseason game -- came before the 49ers preseason loss to Green Bay at Levi's Stadium.

"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game against Green Bay. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder."

The 49ers issued this statement: "The national anthem is and always will be a special part of the pre-game ceremony. It is an opportunity to honor our country and reflect on the great liberties we are afforded as its citizens. In respecting such American principles as freedom of religion and freedom of expression, we recognize the right of an individual to choose and participate, or not, in our celebration of the national anthem."

By taking a stand for civil rights, Kaepernick, 28, joins other athletes, like the NBA's Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony and several WNBA players in using their platform and status to raise awareness to issues affecting minorities in the U.S.

However, refusal to support the American flag as a means to take a stand has brought incredible backlash before and likely will in this instance. The NBA's Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf of the Denver Nuggets, formerly Chris Jackson before converting to Islam, refused to acknowledge the flag in protest, citing similar reasons as Kaepernick and saying that it conflicted with some of his Islamic beliefs.

Abdul-Rauf drew the ire of fans and was briefly suspended by the NBA before a compromise was worked out between the league and player, who eventually stood with his teammates and coaches at the playing of the national anthem.

Kaepernick said that he is aware of what he is doing and that he knows it will not sit well with a lot of people, including the 49ers. He said that he did not inform the club or anyone affiliated with the team of his intentions to protest the national anthem.

"This is not something that I am going to run by anybody," he said. "I am not looking for approval. I have to stand up for people that are oppressed. ... If they take football away, my endorsements from me, I know that I stood up for what is right."

Kaepernick said that he has thought about going public with his feelings for a while but that "I felt that I needed to understand the situation better."

He said that he has discussed his feelings with his family and, after months of witnessing some of the civil unrest in the U.S., decided to be more active and involved in rights for black people. Kaepernick, who is biracial, was adopted and raised by white parents and siblings.

Kaepernick's Twitter feed is filled with civil rights Tweets and messages.

The former Super Bowl starting quarterback's decision to go public comes while he is fighting for his football life with the 49ers, who drafted him in the second round in 2011. He lost his starting job last season after being one of the most promising players in the NFL during his run under former coach Jim Harbaugh.   ...

Rest of story at NFL.com

[geronl]

What a moron

[paul544]

I didn't really need another excuse to ignore the NFL, but just in case I did. 

[skeeter]

If he can't make news with his playing. I guess this is the next best thing.

[DCPatriot]

This guy has just put a bounty on himself.

And I'm LOL how stupid and ignorant he is.

Yeah...that's the ticket!    Let's turn Sunday football games into racial battles.

This fkn guy!     

[rangerrebew]

He can give up the big bucks and go to Canada to play out his political statement.  Does he hate the anthem that much?  No way.  Will the NFL let him get away with it?  Of course.  Will this cause all kinds of dumba** football players to refuse to play because of some numbskull grievance?  Of course it will.  That isn't known as the National Felon's League because of all the Rhodes Scholars that play.

[dfwgator]

It's usually the mixed-race blacks that are the most like this.  Raised by white parents, just like the Imposter in Chief.

[rangerrebew]

It's usually the mixed-race blacks that are the most like this.  Raised by white parents, just like the Imposter in Chief.

Since it's usually "blended family" (more PC) players who are problem it must be something more than the anthem itself causing the problem.  I think global warming is a good candidate.

[dfwgator]

Since it's usually "blended family" (more PC) players who are problem it must be something more than the anthem itself causing the problem.  I think global warming is a good candidate.

Maybe he's just an attention whore.

[flowers]

He hasn't had a problem making money from all the white fans that come to see him play does he?

[dfwgator]

So Colin's black father shirks his responsibility and runs off, and White people took on the responsibility of raising him.


....But he blames white people.     

[mountaineer]

It's usually the mixed-race blacks that are the most like this.  Raised by white parents, just like the Imposter in Chief.

Strange, isn't it? 

[DCPatriot]

[DCPatriot]

[sinkspur]

Since this guy spends most of his time sitting on the bench anyway, maybe it's a natural reaction.

[goatprairie]

It really amazes me.....here are people/morons who if they couldn't throw a football or bounce a basketball might be working at Mickey D's. But in the weird world of professional sports spoiled babies making millions of dollars a year sh.t on their country.  I hope he gets booed mercilessly every time he steps on the field.

[driftdiver]

It's usually the mixed-race blacks that are the most like this.  Raised by white parents, just like the Imposter in Chief.

More racist crap eh.

Many thousands of black people have died for this country.   But you're ok crapping on them.

[NavyCanDo]

SF finished 5 and 11 last year dead last in the NFC West.  Surprised that his ass wasn't glued to the bench by his team mates.

Kaep has been finished as a QB since that November 2014 game when Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman ate their Thanksgiving Dinner on the 49rs Logo.  The ultimate embarrassment for him and any 49rs fan.

[mrclose]

Kaepernick converted to Muslim and is marrying BLM promoter Nessa Diab ... also a muslim!

[rangerrebew]

 August 27, 2016 by Dean James
BREAKING: Here’s The REAL Reason 49ers QB Refuses To Stand For National Anthem, He’s A …
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Dean James III% AMERICA’S FREEDOM FIGHTERS –

As we reported earlier, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick disrespected the United States by refusing to stand for our National Anthem. It was a disgrace.

Well, we just found out the REAL reason- HE’S A FRICKING MUSLIM!

That’s right folks, He is a black Muslim that hates the police, whites and AMERICA!

Back in 2015 when Colin Kaepernick posted four separate Instagram posts blasting Donald Trump for his anti-Muslim remarks.

It all makes sense now.

http://www.americasfreedomfighters.com/2016/08/27/real-reason/

[rangerrebew]

Fans Burn NFL Player’s Jerseys After His Refusal To Stand During The National Anthem

August 27, 2016| by Markeece Young

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick created a huge firestorm after refusing to stand during the playing of the national anthem during a preseason game Friday.

http://downtrend.com/markeece/fans-burn-nfl-players-jerseys-after-his-refusal-to-stand-during-the-national-anthem

[mystery-ak]

[mountaineer]

Seen on Twitter:

Ben Shapiro ‏@benshapiro 9 hours ago
Funny, it seems like @Kaepernick7 suddenly realized America sucked right around the time he started to.

Joe Walsh ‏@WalshFreedom 25 minutes ago
I bet @Kaepernick7 said this stupid shit cuz he's not going to play anyways. This way he can sit for the Anthem & sit during the whole game.

'Memba this?

N-word led to Kaepernick penalty
Sep 21, 2014
    Paul Gutierrez
ESPN Staff Writer


GLENDALE, Ariz. - Colin Kaepernick's use of a racial slur is what caused the San Francisco 49ers quarterback to be called for an "inappropriate language" unsportsmanlike penalty in a Week 2 loss to the Chicago Bears, according to a Fox Sports report.

Despite saying "I didn't say anything," the report, citing NFL referees, claims that Kaepernick used the N-word in addressing Chicago's Lamarr Houston after the Bears defensive end patted Kaepernick on the back following an interception.

Replays show that Kaepernick said something to Houston on the play.

Following Sunday's 23-14 loss to the Cardinals, Kaepernick said he did not say anything "racially derogatory" to Houston, but did admit, "I talk on the football field, yes I do."   ...

Rest of story at ESPN

[Wingnut]

He sure is rockin that Muslim look lately.

[rangerrebew]

I would think that in San Fransicko, you would need a burning permit before you could torch the jersey.  The one exception, of course, would be burning the American Flag which would be okay any time, day or night.