The great Colin Kaepernick debate: What do you think?

We used our editorial page today to weigh in on the Colin Kaepernick debate.

In case you missed it, the 49ers quarterback made waves by announcing he would not stand for the traditional playing of "The National Anthem" before the team's games. Instead he has decided to take a stand against what he believes is racial oppression by staying seated.

Guess what?

That is his right.

It's the one guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Yes, even NFL quarterbacks have rights.

Of course, everyone else does, too.

You don't have to like Kaepernick's "stand." In fact, many of you do not.

We don't particularly care for it either.

One person who clearly doesn't is our featured columnist Chris Freind.

He's calling for the Niners to dump Kaepernick. You can read Chris here.

Our editorial is here. Why not join the conversation. What do you think. Post a comment and let us know.

Comments

Unknown said…
Miss it? How could one miss it when social has been flooded with b.s. about this creep for three days? It's very plain and simple. A lot of pro athletes do not stand for the Anthem. They are very discreet. They stay in the locker room and pray meditate play with themselves...whatever. This creep decides to go running out on the field with his team and bring the dog and pony show. All he wants is attention and now that he's got it he doesn't know what to do with it. He cannot look one person straight in the eye when speaking to them. Colin...your 15 minutes of fame is over. Done dusted outta here. Good night Irene. Grow the fu (k up
August 31, 2016 at 6:12 AM
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