independence in the American Revolution. The National Anthem was written in 1814, after the soldiers kept the flag standing during the bombs being dropped in the War of 1812. Every war or battle in American history has been for America’s freedom. Many people think that wearing hats during the National Anthem is rude and disrespectful to the soldiers who have fought or died for America’s freedom, but what about kneeling? Kneeling during the National Anthem is rude and disrespectful to the soldiers
NFL Protests of the National Anthem The National Football League players who are kneeling for the national anthem are disrespecting our country and what it stands for. Our flag stands for freedom and liberty. The players should respect that. Before every NFL game, the flag is brought out by an Honor Guard. This is part of a time-honored ceremony intended to present our nation’s colors (the flag) and National Anthem in a respectful manner. By kneeling during the national anthem, they are disrespecting
institutional racism, but some Americans find it disrespectful to the national anthem. The NFL protest is due to professional athletes who silently protest during the national anthem. The athletes kneel during the singing of the national anthem instead of standing. They do this to show they are not happy with how America is at the moment. They are not happy with the Racism that America is said to be full of. The athletes use a form of freedom of
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right to freedom of expression from government interference. The most basic component of freedom of expression is the right of freedom of speech. In “Nothing But The Truth,” by Avi, Philip is asked to leave his English class because he is humming while the national anthem is played during morning announcements. His English teacher, Miss Narwin asks him to stop, but he believes his action is no big deal. In order for Miss Narwin
were kneeling during the national anthem. Well if you didn't know they are kneeling to protest racism and injustice in this country. They are getting a mix of support and persecution at the same time which shows the country is at a complete divide. In this case persecution is just not the right way handle the situation.This country was set up and built upon a core value such as freedom of speech so why take that away now. Athletes have the same right to freedom of speech as an other normal paid person
Freedom of speech allows students to express how they feel. Freedom of speech in schools is monitored through technology as well as what people say and do. What if students could show up to school promoting foul and offensive language or not following rules? When freedom of speech is not limited, the behavior of kids worsens. Freedom of speech in schools should be limited because it helps with respect, it teaches students to think before speaking, and it shows students that their reputation matters
singing of the National Anthem. The basis of this controversy entails that while many people are standing during the Anthem, some are now choosing to kneel as an act of personal protest. In turn, this is resulting in a significant amount of citizens becoming upset, along with some teammates and coaches who strongly disagree with the actions of their teammates. Through a variety of points, one can deduce that although they do have rightful reasons to peacefully protest, the National Anthem may not be
knelt down during the national anthem not to show disrespect but to show a peaceful protest against inequality in the united states. Some people are against this protest. The people who are against this feel like they are disrespecting the flag and the soldiers who have laid down their life and died for the country. They also feel that it is like treason or to disrespect the great america.then there are some who are for the protest because they feel like it lets them get their speech out to show how they
as they think is the right thing to do for them and we all have freedom and freedom of speech. The reason that he is doing this because was adapted by white people and he lived in the white neighborhood What Kaepernick is telling people that he does not care about the national anthem.The NFL Football player refused to stand of the national anthem because there is a racial inequality. And he decide to hot stand for the national anthem. Kaepernick have a white mother and a black father, he was adopted
limit freedom. Colin Kaepernick, a former 49ers quarterback, took a knee during the presentation of the protested during the U.S. national anthem as a way of social protest. Kaepernick and others following his suit have silently protested racial inequality and police brutality. Protesting the national anthem is an appropriate form of free speech. Due to exercising the First Amendment, nonviolent protesting, and by being national, influential football players, refusing to stand for the national anthem