Colin Kapernick benches self for National Anthem

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(09-08-2016, 02:15 PM)WychesWarrior Wrote: Yes, he sat down and had a talk with some folks, apparently, and understood the way it could be taken by soldiers and their families.....kudos to him for acknowledging he could take a stand against the system, but keep people's feelings in mind.

I also saw where he was going to donate the proceeds from his jersey sales, and like a million dollars of his salary back into the community.  Now, I haven't seen any details as to what community and when, but if sincere (and why wouldn't he be), then this is the gesture I wanted to see from him, and his stance would not ring hollow.  If he follows through, good on him.  

Exactly, CK is looking better and perhaps others will follow.

Although, someone here equated the kneeling to prayer; I equate it to the saying in the Military "take a knee". It is said when we want someone to relax and listen quietly. I think the Military vet he spoke with most likely pointed to this.