CK National Anthem

First off, I would like to start by saying I do recognize Kaepernich's right to sit during the National Anthem. Do I think it's right? No. Does it piss me off as an American? Yes. Kaepernich plays for the National Football League, an American founded corporation. Every year he is praised by white fans, plays under a white coach, and gets a check, that is worth millions, signed by a white owner. The 49ers following is predominately white, they pay his checks by going to the games, wearing his apparel, and buying from his endorsed companies. I'll be the first to admit that America isn't perfect by any means, but if he thinks that it is so oppressing maybe he should use his multi-million dollar check, get himself a plane ticket, and fly on over to the Middle East to see and witness real oppression. Also, a lot of blame in black or Hispanic communities is put on white people, even though in all reality, people should take responsibility for their own actions in their own communities. Both of his parents are white, after his black parents left him. Now, I'm not racist by any means, I don't care what color you are, you could be white, black, brown, or green, I think that everyone should be treated equally, but I can tell you one thing, sitting down during the National Anthem isn't going to benefit anyone. All types of races serve in the US military, giving him the right to sit down, so now not only are you "standing up to white oppression" but he is also disrespecting all races that serve. Maybe he should get off his butt and actually go out and do something to help the "oppression" but for now, he better get comfortable on that bench because he'll be sitting on it all season long.