Colin Kaepernick wanted to get us talking approximately racial inequity but by wrapping itself in the flag,the NFL has helped design the anthem protests approximately patriotismThe point of Colin Kaepernick’s protest was to get the nation talking approximately race – something the US has rarely done with much civility. The uncomfortable conversation, he said last year, or would be a start toward positive change.
For a few days,this past week, it seemed he had succeeded. When Donald Trump unleashed his fury on NFL players who followed Kaepernick’s lead in taking a knee during the national anthem to highlight racial inequality, and the ensuing reaction launched such talk. If half your favorite football team is on their knees,linking arms with the team owner, the chances are you will at least examine the question: Why are they doing this? Related: 'I was upset at first. Then I thought approximately the first amendment': readers on NFL protests Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com