Colin Kaepernick

I read an article by Daniella Diaz of CNN titled "Obama Defends Kaepernick's Anthem Protest."  Over the last month, Colin Kaepernick has been taking a knee during the national anthem to protest black people's rights and to fight against police brutality.  Since he started doing this, other NFL players have joined him in doing this during the national anthem.  There are even some high school players who are following the NFL players in taking a knee.  President Obama was recently asked what he thought about this.  His response was "Well, as I've said before, I believe that us honoring our flag and our anthem is part of what binds us together as a nation. But I also always try to remind folks that part of what makes this country special is that we respect people's rights to have a different


I know that cops shooting black guys isn't right but the way they are protesting their feelings isn't right because the National Anthem is a time to honor those who are fighting for this country today.  It is also really bad that they are teaching small kids that they don't have to stand either.  I think they could speak out against this in some other way that wouldn't disrespect our country and the men and women in our armed forces.  I also don't feel it is right that President Obama is supporting this.  He is our President and he seems to be pulling people apart instead of helping bring people back together in our country.