by Echo Zulu 21
Ignorant. That’s what San Francisco 49ers 2nd string quarterback Colin Kaepernick is. 2nd string to someone who is typically referred to as “Sunshine”, the 2nd string quarterback in the movie Remember the Titans…but I digress. Colin Kaepernick has recently refused to stand and acknowledge the national anthem, which is played before every NFL pre-season, regular season and playoff game. He’s refused to do so in some sort of nonsensical opposition to how American society oppresses people of color and most specifically, our law enforcement key oppressors amongst us.
What kind of parking lot does Kaepernick park in before every practice or game? Is it a parking deck, or a regular lot? No. It’s a secure lot that requires identification in order to enter. Who secures the lot? Police and stadium contracted security. Law enforcement, paid to ensure that he and his vehicle are safe.
Who escorts the VIP players and coaches to the locker room on the field? Law enforcement. They make sure the players are not harassed, attacked or bothered and that they can make it back on the field the next week to do their jobs. Seems oppressive, Kaepernick.
Kaepernick has the opportunity to go and play a sport for a living in our free country; it would appear Life Is Good. Guess not. Our freedoms are protected by said law enforcement and the United States Military. Both organizations are at war with domestic threats and terrorists and the US Military is still fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan while the average American like Kaepernick have no idea about this because it’s not on their “socials”. Kaepernick just joined the likes of Carlos DelGado and Muhammed Ali and in doing so, he actually isolated a population of selfless people who sacrifice for the good of his well-being. Hypocrisy is his own personal oppression.
“If you don’t love it, leave it”. That’s what Merle Haggard said and he specifically calls out “the hippies in San Francisco” in the song Fightin’ Side of Me. I pledge allegiance to the Flag (and applaud Hag!). Suggestion: figure out an innovative way to bring social issues to light and don’t be bullied into a stance. Michael Bennett learned this lesson. This may be a futile point in the near future anyway. Kaepernick, in all likelihood, will be listening to “Oh Canada” and looking at a Maple Leaf shortly on cut day. Go Argonauts!
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Echo Zulu – really appreciated your heart-felt comments – you really sound like my brother! Just heard that the Obama Administration is defending Colin by saying he has the right to take this
stance – seriously?!!!!! Why isn’t
Colin giving $$ to the less fortunate so that he can help the oppressed people of color?
Respect his right to say what he wants, that’s why we swore to uphold and defend the Constitution. Is he a dumb*ss, yes, no doubt about it. Take your millions, go to law school, practice the law in order and practice it pro bono to those you feel oppressed. Turn your God given gift into something more than just another assinine gesture by a spoiled, filthy rich professional athlete.
Well stated Echo Zulu 21 ! I recognize that tongue-in-cheek writing style and recognize it as part of family lore! I think that I can hear someone singing “I left my heart in San Francisco”…… Oh it’s Collin from his seat on the end of the bench in Saskatchewan !
CK: entitled mega-douche. Now he can live with himself after his massive dumbassery.