Not standing for national anthem

[rghvac69]

He has the right to do it, but I have the right to not watch him or his team any more.

[amyDAST]

He has the right to do it, but I have the right to not watch him or his team any more.

EXACTLY!

[monnee]

The niners should have traded him, but now that he got paid millions, he starts this protest to get out of a losing team.

[sfreeman8]

The idea of someone protesting the "oppressed" while making $11.9 million is hilarious, just like Hollyweird people stand up for the "oppressed"  while they makes millions. Why don't they give their millions to the "oppressed" if they're that concerned?  Most of them really have no idea what is really going on in this country. It's also funny how he feels the blacks are the "oppressed," yet is biracial. Does his white side fight with this black side all the time?  How do his adoptive parents feel about that statement?  It's rumored that the real reason he decided to protest now is because his career is threatened and he might be cut because he's doing  poorly so by doing this, they can't let him go or it will cause a larger black eye to the sport.

The idea that he thinks police get "paid leave for murder" is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Evidently, he doesn't understand what happens after a police shooting....and how does he explain a black cop shooting a white person?  He can't. That point is totally ignored.

Lastly, to disrespect this country while "making it" is, in itself, hypocrisy. He is disrespecting those who fought to make this country free and allow freedom of speech, which he has freely demonstrated through his stupidity.

I suggest the NFL fine him $11.9 million and then let him see what it's really like to live like the rest of us. 

[judylucas]

I will stand and just have to answer for my actions

[adriarobi]

It is my understanding that there is no rule in the NFL bout standing for it. 

However, no country on earth is perfect. We have a lot of things to fix in the USA, but it is still the best of all countries on earth.

Also, men and women have bled, been wounded, died for our freedoms, even his to not stand.  If he cannot respect that, he should not be playing or living here. He has those rights because of other Americans.

Yeah, very disrespectful. He should use his energy to make things better, not pout.

 

[mrrangerrick]

It doesn't change anything, it doesn't even draw attention to it. It's just disrespectful.

[Teacher8889]

that is one thing when someone does not stand for the national anthem . plus it is disrespectful and you should stand for your country .  its the right thing to do .

[hitch0403]

Maybe there is a reason that others do not understand as to why some Americans don't. I don't think it is to disrespect anyone. Clearly if they had a BIG problem with the national anthem being said they would walk out of whatever function this was going on at.

A true follower of Jesus will pay Caesars things to Caesar and pay things back to God.When Gods laws were compromised the apostles said we must serve God before man.But also remember they didnt burn the flag.They remained neutral and still respected God has allowed man to have laws so total chaos wouldnt happen until Gods kingdom rules.

There is a difference between walking to a restroom during the national anthem during a ballgame and blowing up a federal building!

Your response is invalid. The flag was created to inspire national unity & create a separate identity from Britain & this my friend is why it was created. The modern meaning of the flag forged in 1860 symbolizes American nationalism. And today has become a huge symbol of Americanism. Fun fact since most people don't even realize what the flag is about or different meanings of each American flag that was made- The US flag (since made during the war) has been modified officially 26 times since 1777.

You would have no unity if you werent alive!!

Rev 4:11 You are worthy, Jehovah* our God, to receive the glory+ and the honor+ and the power,+ because you created all things,+ and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”

Let me remind all of you again what Jesus said,My kingdom is no part of this world...and let me remind you what Jesus told Satan after the devil offered him all the kingdoms of this world......He told him to go take a hike,Jehovah is only to be worshipped.......and lemme remind you all again the apostle John says the whole world lies in power of wicked one.......

If you all wanna praise the USA for Kaep being a millionaire,then dont forget to remember there are also many starving and poor because of politicians and religeous leaders too in this country!!

And violence and predjudice!!!LOL!!!I dont need to go furthur.

Some here say they support bible.You cant be at table of demons and say you still serve God.This system is in for a rude awakening.

3 Hebrews refused to bow down to King Nebuchadezzars idols and God remembered their loyalty and love!!Jehovah commands NO idols!!!The flag is an idoll and represents Satan as ruler!

You can still be kind and love your neighbor and God.....pay your taxes and be a law-abiding person.Dead objects are NOT worthy of veneration!!And this dead object represents Gods enemy Satan!!

[timvolley]

I just heard about this. I know it is somewhat disrespectful but you cant police everyone.

[hawkeye3210]

He's lost his mind. His conversion to Islam has more to do with it than anything.

[nmbrown863]

I think he is being disrespectful.

[dejhodge20]

I don't like to but I do it anyway out of respect. My dad's in the military.

[minioncookies]

It is disrespectful but what about those who go to a game that can't stand? Can't really hold them the same regard or someone who can bearly stand. Some things are just to petty to just go on about and if he stands or not its really his decision. You can't make someone do what they don't want to because if you do then there the victim because your forcing your will on them which isnt right

[myfreebees316]

To be honest there is no law that states you have to stand up for it. Doubt there ever will be. Is it disrespectful? maybe to some but not everyone. If one person doesn't do it I'm not going to whine about it . It's not worth it. Can't force a person to do it and if you did try that make everyone a hypocrite because you don't force your will onto others that's the greatest disrespect of all