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Colin Kaepernick Controversy

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick first refused to stand for the National Anthem on Friday, Aug. 26, to protest racial injustice and police brutality in the United States. These protests have generated controversy; People who support refusing to stand for the national anthem argue is an appropriate and effective method of peaceful protest. People who disagree argue that Kaepernick not standing for the national anthem shows disrespect for the country and those who proudly supportting it. So many people think that this kind of protest should be banned. However, I think he refused to stand for the national anthem is accepted. First, everyone has a right to freedom of expression. Not standing for the national anthem is a legal form

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