Free speech is their right
In August, football player Colin Kaepernick made headlines by not standing during the national anthem, and now with other athletes joining him in his protest, he’s became famous, and infamous, for his peaceful protest. While Kaepernick claims that he’s not trying to be “anti-American” or disrespectful, there’s been a national outrage saying the exact opposite. Kaepernick, however, has held his stance despite obvious blows to his image, saying: “I have great respect for the men and women that have fought for this country… they fight for freedom, they fight for the people, they fight for liberty and justice, for everyone.…