My take: These athletes have the right to do what they're doing, but they're aiming at the wrong target, IMO. They're attempting to draw awareness to the police shootings of black citizens (as though we weren't already aware). Yes, there seems to be a definite injustice with which we all should take issue. So,they say they won't stand for a flag/country that allows that to happen. Well, the last I checked, federal and state governments were two separate entities. The federal government has little to do with the activities of police officers...this is handled at the county/municipality level, for the most part, and the state level, to a lesser degree. So where does sitting on their coddled and spoiled ***** for the raising of the flag and the playing of the National Anthem accomplish anything remotely associated with the issue for which they are protesting? Some of them, including kaepernick, have said they mean no disrespect to those who have served and/or died defending the rights they are exercising. Well, Mr. Kaepernick, guess what? You don't get to choose who you offend when you sit on your coddled and spoiled *** during the National Anthem. I am offended, and nothing you say will change that. Actions, on the other hand, have meaning. The focus of your protest is misdirected, IMO, and I am personally offended. OK, rant over.
