There is starting to be a
controversy on everyone’s mind these days about whether to or not to boycott
the professional football players due to the fact a football player kneeling
during the National Anthem of the United States. Is it disrespectful to the
military, our country, illegal, or what to kneel?
The corporate news media and
social media seem to have made it a rather big issue because of what President
Trump stated in a speech at a political rally/fund raiser in Alabama. He said
and I quote exactly from the video of his speech: “Wouldn’t you love to see one
of these NFL owners say to somebody disrespects our flag to say ‘get that son
of a bitch off the field right now! Out, he’s fired!’ “ [1]
He (President Trump) was expressing his opinion of what Colin Kaepernick (a
free agent/player of the NFL) did last season and this season about sitting out
and kneeling during the United States National Anthem during pre-game
ceremonies.
I have questions: (1) Why did our
president refer to Mr. Kaepernick’s mother as a bitch dog in heat and or a
woman who is extremely hateful? (These are the definitions of son-of-a-bitch.)
(2) Does President Trump know her personally? (3) Why was Kaepernick sitting or
kneeling during the National Anthem at the presentation of the United States’
Flag (Old Glory)? (4) Are there others who have done this and for what reason?
(5) Is it disrespectful for what they did?
President Trump (to my knowledge)
has never met Mrs. Teresa Kaepernick, Colin’s mother. Nor has he met Colin’s
father. But in a statement issued by his parents, it is explanatory as to how
they feel about this situation: “As his parents, it pains us to read articles
and tweets saying that his family does not support him; this could be further
from the truth. We want people to know that we are very proud of our son and
admire his strength and courage in kneeling for the rights of others.” [2]
How should I sum this up? The
President of the United States used a very poor choice of words. He should
apologize to Mrs. Kaepernick. This has nothing to do with political
correctness. What did we call or refer to people who called others names in
school? Bullies? If a child was to use this phrase of words in school, they
would get into serious trouble. But, to watch a President use this type of
wording in a political speech is disheartening, unjustified, rude, and uncalled
for. If it were not for mothers, we children wouldn’t be here.
To kneel or not to kneel is the
question? Kaepernick sat and kneeled during the NFL pre-game ceremonies. Why?
Simple answer. He was supporting racial equality, and solidarity as supported
by the constitution of the United States of America. He was exercising his
constitutional right of freedom of expression as stated in the 1st
Amendment. [3] Wow!
That is something else. He wasn’t the only NFL player who has done this.
Numerous ones have, and the reasoning is the same. They feel there is a problem
in this country where many have issues of racial profiling and political
equality (racially and sexually) not being adhered to like it should.
Jabrill Peppers (Cleveland
Browns) explained that he and others took a knee during the United States
National Anthem to pray because there is so much “racial and social injustice
in the world.” [4]
We are now persecuting NFL
players for praying, supporting racial equality, and supporting the United
States Constitution.
One of the parts to a political
oath of office, and the oath of the military sort of reads the same. “I will
defend and support the Constitution of the United States of America.”
Is equality in the constitution?
Is freedom of speech (freedom of expression) covered in the constitution? (The
United States Constitution). Is this the same Constitution that our military
has defended and supported in war and peace time so we can have those rights?
Were the NFL players supporting the constitution for the same reason as the
military except during a sporting event?
What is the big deal? It is not
disrespectful to support the freedoms of this country, nor, is it
disrespectful
to lower one’s self on their knees and pray for such. By-the-way, it isn’t
illegal.
I will leave it at that. I defend
and support the constitution of the United States of America. I will not
persecute or degrade anyone that does and or doesn’t as long as it is legal
within the terms set by the laws of our local, state, and national codes. Mr.
President if you don’t like the Constitution, then that is your right as
guaranteed under the constitution, but do not call people names. It is
unbefitting someone in your position.
Have a great Monday. God bless each and everyone.
[1]
Trump, Donald (President of US), Political Campaign Rally and Fund Raiser for senatorial
candidate Strange, Hunstville, Al., 22nd September, 2017.
[2]
Martinelli, Michael R., “Colin Kaepernick’s mom fires back at Donald Trump’s
Criticism of National Anthem protest.” USA
Today Sports. 23rd
September 2017. (accessed 25th September 2017) http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/09/colin-kaepernick-donald-trump-national-anthem-protest-fired-teresa-kaepernick-mom-proud-response
[3]
ESPN.com- Staff writer. (accessed 25th September 2017) http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/247658/nfl-players-who-protested-during-the-national-anthem-in-week-1
[4]
Staff Writer. “What Cowboy’s owner, Jerry Jones, others are getting wrong about
national anthem protest.” Dallas News-Sports
Day. 23rd September 2017 (accessed 25th September
2017) https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/09/23/cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-others-getting-wrong-national-anthem-protests
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