Liberty And Justice For All Analysis

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Does the saying “liberty and justice for all” apply to everyone except people who look like Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown, and Philando Castile? Colin Kaepernick’s decision to kneel for the national anthem caused an important discussion about racial injustices going on in this country. It is a person’s first amendment right to not stand for the national anthem. Kneeling for the national anthem keeps the conversation about racial inequality going. According to “Pro/Con.org” during the 2016 election year an important discussion about race, class, and violence was nearly abandoned by the news media. Protesting at a sports event is taking a stand for racial inequality. In the article it states that the black power solutes, a political demonstration was led by African American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the Summer Olympics. Choosing to protest the national anthem is a person’s right as a citizen. “Pro/Con.org” also says that people in the sports industry support Kaepernick’s right to protest. …show more content…

For instance, in the article “Pro/Con.org,” it states, “basketball players Carmelo Anthony, Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Paul took the stage together. They urged their fellow athletes to become more socially involved.” Protesting creates oppurtunity for future generations. Based on what the text says the United States is at similar crossroads from when Smith and Carlos were in back in their day and by choosing not to listen to these protesting athletes puts this country at a loss. Kneeling for the national anthem is a way for people to communicate their stance on important political issues. The Tribune Company, says that “I do not question someone’s First Amendment right to express their

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