On Colin Kaepernick, NFL protests and the artist he inspired
The anthem argument is beyond tired. It’s been resurrected, again – and we’ll count bodies on the sidelines next fall, again – because NFL commissioner Roger Goodelland (most of) his owners were dumb enough to think a confusing new policy, which will fine players who kneel but allow them to stay in the locker room, would quiet President Donald Trump.
It won’t. This is his favorite diversion from issues of more importance. He’ll continue to scream that the peaceful protesters who have explained countless times they’re bringing light to social issues and not attacking the flag are, in fact, attacking the flag. Both sides will keep going around and around on it. In the meantime, some have moved on and converted the discussion into action.
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