Silent Protest Research Paper

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Silent Protest or Disrespect? Imagine yourself at the Super Bowl, someone is going to start singing the National Anthem. You, people around you, and some football players decide not to stand up because they want to silently and peacefully protest for the people of color that have been oppressed. This is what widely known player Colin Kaepernick did on Aug. 26, 2016. When this event occurred in Aug. 26, professional athletes, high school athletes, and football players alike started to kneel or sit down during the National Anthem. When you or someone kneels or sits during the National Anthem, they are showing a silent protest. These protests sparked controversy and public message about the protesters’ messages and the way they chose to say those messages. It’s indeed acceptable for people, athletes, professional athletes, and football players alike to kneel or sit down during the National Anthem. There, people can silently and peacefully protest and/or pray for the people of color that have been oppressed. It’s also allowed according to the 1st amendment. …show more content…

I’m not against the military or police or America at all.’” In other words, refusing to stand during the national anthem doesn’t necessarily mean that you mean disrespect towards the military, police, and America. It just shows that you’re protesting for the people who have been mistreated. You can kneel or sit down just to protest silently or peacefully, but you can also respect those who have helped and protected

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