Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the 49ers, decided not to stand for the national anthem last night in the team’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. He explained his decision to the National Football League this morning.
“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” Kaepernick said. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”
“To me, this is bigger than football.”
The 49ers also sent out a statement after his decision to sit down during the national anthem.
“The national anthem is and always will be a special part of the pre-game ceremony. It is an opportunity to honor our country and reflect on the great liberties we are afforded as citizens,” the team said. “In respecting such American principles as freedom of religion and freedom of expression, we recognize the right of an individual to choose and participate, or not, in our celebration of the national anthem.”
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https://thinkprogress.org/colin-kaepernick-said-he-didnt-stand-for-national-anthem-because-there-are-bodies-in-the-street-d648e86708b4#.tffolu1zn
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