Abolish the National Anthem

It’s football season again, which means that the kneeling controversy is back. Two years ago, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick ignited a national controversy by kneeling during the singing of the national anthem before the start of a football game. He was protesting racial injustice in the United States, including the killing of African-Americans by white police officers.

The controversy generated heated, emotional reactions on both sides.

Some players sympathized with Kaepernick’s message and began following his lead by … Continue reading Abolish the National Anthem