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Showing Original Post only (View all)All this shit about an athlete taking a position and not standing for an anthem [View all]
from people who don't give a flying fuck about veterans.
He has the right to do what he's doing. Respect kiddo!! I know you live that racism - and even your white parents could never protect you because it is exactly what you say - institutional racism.
Bravo Colin Kaepernick! Tear down the farce!
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All this shit about an athlete taking a position and not standing for an anthem [View all]
malaise
Aug 2016
OP
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
how is not standing shitting on the country ? supporting trump is shitting on the country
JI7
Aug 2016
#18
"I have great respect for the men and women that have fought for this country." - Colin Kaepernick
KeepItReal
Aug 2016
#24
I believe this is exactly the right that soldiers have fought and died for.
GreenEyedLefty
Aug 2016
#38
If we lack the option to stand or sit, our country's ideals are empty rhetoric
lindysalsagal
Aug 2016
#16
This is the sort of bullshit that is grist for the rw AM radio crowd.
The_Casual_Observer
Aug 2016
#30
I was under the impression he was protesting by the way he was playing on the field
Travis_0004
Aug 2016
#33
I am FAR more offended by those who think they are the arbiters of what is or is not "pariotism."
GoCubsGo
Aug 2016
#37