http://deadline.com/2017/10/nfl-anthem-protests-reach-boiling-point-1202197034/
Recently it's been quite common for NFL players to kneel during the national anthem in protest. However, there has been controversy surrounding this protest, because of people confusing it for them protesting the anthem. Reports say that owners aren't happy with the way some coaches have been handling the situation. Recently Houston Texas players kneeled in protest to the comments from the owner referring to the players as "inmates".
I honestly don't get why people gave a problem with the protest, or what it stands for. Once again it goes back to the amendments, the 1st amendment includes the freedom of speech which they ARE exercising. During the protest of Charlottesville people always used the excuse of freedom of speech, but now it's suddenly not okay. The protest isn't even disrespectful, in the beginning Colin Kaepernick was going to sit on the bleachers but one of his friends informed him in battle when a soldier dies they kneel in respect.
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