Colin Kaepernick Argumentative Essay

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As a result of the recent controversy over social injustices, specifically racial, 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, took a knee during the national anthem. This was because Kaepernick felt as though he should not stand for an anthem that does not fully represent people of color. To add, the country is somewhat divided between the Black Lives Matter and the Blue Lives Matter movements. To illustrate, Kaepernick’s actions created a sort of domino effect, causing other professional athletes who support Black Lives Matter to do the same thing. Although, it must be remembered that in America, citizens have the right to kneel during the anthem, whereas in other countries, such an act would not be acceptable at all. Furthermore, it must be noted that Kaepernick decided to silently protest during Military night. Not only, but during his silent protest, a Marine band was playing and a retired parachute team of Navy SEALs were leaping onto the field. All of which are men and women that have sacrificed their rights so that Kaepernick could protest without any repercussions. Although Kaepernick does have the right to do such an act, and it is entirely true that racial injustices are still prominent, I personally do not believe his protest was justified. …show more content…

Although injustices are still an issue, the American government has actively been working toward reducing them. Not only, but like stated prior, men and women have sacrificed their rights and lives. Such sacrifices enable American citizens to have such freedoms that allow them to work toward social reform. That should be enough for Kaepernick to stand during the

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