Posted on Sep 4, 2016
Some military vets tweet support for Kaepernick's protest | MilitaryTimes
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem is apparently winning support from some military veterans on Twitter.
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback sparked controversy during the NFL's preseason by sitting instead of standing during the "Star-Spangled Banner." Kaepernick says he's protesting what he describes as oppression of minorities in the United States. Some who have criticized the protest said it was insulting to veterans.
But some people who identify themselves as veterans have tweeted pictures of themselves in uniform and messages of support under the hashtag VeteransForKaepernick . One says he served to protect freedoms, not a song. Another says protesting is every American's right.
Kaepernick says he will continue his protest ahead of Thursday's preseason game in San Diego.
Brandon Keating @BrandonTalks
I'd never try to shame someone with "patriotism" in order to silence their 1st amend Right. #VeteransForKaepernick
11:57 PM - 30 Aug 2016
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback sparked controversy during the NFL's preseason by sitting instead of standing during the "Star-Spangled Banner." Kaepernick says he's protesting what he describes as oppression of minorities in the United States. Some who have criticized the protest said it was insulting to veterans.
But some people who identify themselves as veterans have tweeted pictures of themselves in uniform and messages of support under the hashtag VeteransForKaepernick . One says he served to protect freedoms, not a song. Another says protesting is every American's right.
Kaepernick says he will continue his protest ahead of Thursday's preseason game in San Diego.
Brandon Keating @BrandonTalks
I'd never try to shame someone with "patriotism" in order to silence their 1st amend Right. #VeteransForKaepernick
11:57 PM - 30 Aug 2016
Some military vets tweet support for Kaepernick's protest | MilitaryTimes
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL ,
Just an athlete sharing his thought and views in which the Constitution vowed to honor.
Just an athlete sharing his thought and views in which the Constitution vowed to honor.
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He is exercising his rights which are granted under the Constitution. Yes he could be using his status to impact our country in other ways but we can't shame him on his beliefs.
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