Cenk Uygur
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Why Colin Kaepernick Won’t Stand For National Anthem
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August 30, 2016
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August 30, 2016
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2,900
3.30%
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7:23Now Playing49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the nation anthem as a silent protest against unaccountable police murder. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
"The 28-year-old’s protest took place Friday evening (Aug 27) during an exhibition game against the Green Bay Packers. Kaepernick decided to sit as fellow teammates and opponents took part in the national anthem. In an interview with NFL Media, Kaepernick explained the patriotic symbol of hope and prosperity doesn’t reflect the times of racial tension a portion of Americans are living through today. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” Kaepernick said to Steve Wyche. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.””*
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