The Freedom Of Speech

On September 21st, Christine Brennan reported Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand while the national anthem was being played in National Public Radio’s (NPR) online portal (www.npr.org). All through the National Football League 's preseason matches, Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, refused to stand for the national anthem. He clarified that he took this stance to point out what he sees as wrongdoings against African-Americans and different minorities, especially with regards to certain atrocities in police activities. Kaepernick has stated he is showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which was sparked by a number of police killing innocent black people. When addressed by journalists after the first occasion when he did not stand for the national anthem, Kaepernick stated that, “he would not show respect or pride in a flag for a country that continues to oppress African Americans and people of color.” He added that this was much bigger than any game and that it would be selfish on his part to look away. He also claims that there were bodies lying on the streets and people were getting away with murder. I don’t think Brennan understands why he chose not to stand fully. I think this also could have led to more attacks from other writers and reporters that have been inform of his true reasoning. I do not think he was disrespecting the flag or people that fight for it, but just making a stance to get

For many, speaking up for what you believe in can be difficult and risky, but ultimately worth the risk. Colin Kaepernick took this risk, by kneeling during the national anthem to stand up against “ police brutality and the inequality that people of color”(NFL). With many unjust shootings and police beatings of African Americans, Kaepernick’s teammate Eric Reid couldn’t stand the violence anymore after “the killing of Alton Sterling in my hometown Baton Rouge, La”(Reid). Reid joined Kaepernick in taking a knee during the national anthem, in doing this Kaepernick and Reid inspired other players to raise awareness and help those in need. This decision caused huge impacts on the nation, the NFL, and the youth who look up to the players of the NFL.

At the start of the 2016 NFL preseason, Colin Kaepernick, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, decided to take a seat during the National Anthem. His gesture during the first preseason game went unnoticed until the third preseason game. Many Americans disapproved and were very angry with him because America thinks sitting during the National Anthem is disrespectful to our military and our Nation. In an interview,32 Kaepernick said he was doing this because there is too much racial discrimination and police brutality against blacks. By the last preseason game, Kaepernick was kneeling instead of sitting because he respects the former and current military and he thought sitting was too disrespectful against the military. As the NFL season continues, so does Kaepernick's protest. Americans should be for the National Anthem Protest because the protest is fighting racial discrimination and police brutality.

Colin Kaepernick stated, “So I’m in the position where I can do that and I’m going to do that for people who can’t.” I agree with him. Why? Is because everybody has the right to their own opinion. I mean if we have this position, why not do it? When you know that it’s for a good cause. If I was in his position, I would do the same thing. I wouldn’t regret my actions and wouldn’t be ashamed for what I stand and believe in.

The San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback, Colin Kaepernick has been at the center of attention for quite a while now. He is now known for his infamous kneeling or sitting during the National Anthem. He has received both positive and negative feedback regarding his actions. Some may view his actions as right and justifiable, but his actions show nothing but disrespect and a lack of patriotism.

Due to his level of the profession, one would not disregard or under mind his ideas. In his protest, Kaepernick portrayed his freedom of speech by sitting down during a traditional team picture that is taken before a preseason game, and that itself brought out a lot of political concerns in regards to

Colin Kaepernick stance on the current state of the United State is that it needs to change for the betterment of the people who live here. Colin isn't going to stand for a country that has their people being oppressed and how “this country stands for freedom, liberty and justice for all. And it’s not happening for all right now” (Dyson, 2016). Colin understands that society is treating people unfairly and he’s decided to use his voice to articulate the problems he deems unacceptable to continue any longer. This issue is about the current status of how African Americans and minorities are being mistreated by the police. Furthermore, Colin Kaepernick feels this strongly about the matter because he dealt with racial discrimination as a youth.

Colin Kaepernick, former San Francisco 49ers football player, took the nation by storm when he decided to take a kneel during the national anthem in a 2016 pre-season game. Some people may have felt that it was disrespectful that he didn’t acknowledge the National Anthem but, he had a powerful message behind why he decided not to participate in honoring the American flag. Having a platform as big as the NFL allowed Kaepernick to have a voice for persons of color, even if he would be ridiculed about his decision. The following paragraphs will discuss how his brave statement has impacted him and its affects on the world.

In 2016, a football player with the NFL named Colin Kaepernick made the decision to stop standing for the National Anthem as a means of protesting the fact that unarmed African Americans are killed by police in disproportionate numbers, usually without any repercussions for the officers who engaged in the killings. After hearing from a veteran that he found Kaepernick’s decision to sit on the bench to be disrespectful to the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces, Kaepernick invited that veteran to sit down with him and discuss the issue. Together, the men determined that, rather than sit on the bench, Kaepernick would kneel on the sidelines. The decision to kneel, which has a history in civil rights protests and can be seen in

This puzzled me. I was angry, just like a lot of other americans, that Kaepernick would disrespect our country like that. Even though there are problems in our country today, this isn't how you address it.

When Colin Kaepernick decided to kneel during the playing of the national anthem he knew that his actions would receive both positive and negative feedback. He knew that while some would applaud his peace protest while others would shame his actions and go as far as to call him un-American. What he could not have imagined however is the types of comments he would receive not from the media or the general public, but from his NFL peers.

Well, Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has made history. At his team's first preseason game of 2016, something unusual happened: he sat during the playing of the national anthem, as opposed to the tradition of standing. He did that to protest against the cruel reality faced by people of color. However, his act was covered up by the media. Actually, his protest was only noticed during the third game.

Back in August 2016 during a preseason game, quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat on the 49ers bench as the National Anthem played. A few games later, he went from sitting on the bench to taking a knee while the Anthem played. What first went unnoticed for two preseason games back in 2016 has now become a huge issue. He claims to have “taken a stand against police brutality.” During an interview Kaepernick also stated, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” Year after year, we have seen innocent black men killed in the streets by police. By taking a stand for Black Lives Matter, these kneeling players hope to change these issues within society. Taking a knee has now

It’s been nearly forty-six years since the entertainer Jimi Hendrix rocked the nation with his Woodstock performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, a performance that served has both a political muse and thoughtful engagement with current events. Many at the time and even to this day still question the true meaning of the rendition, but the one constant on either side of the debate is that his version was powerful and sparked a nationwide conversation. Throughout the years few have replicated that level of response in relation to the national anthem, it wasn’t until August of 2016 at a National Football League (NFL) preseason game that quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to take a seat during the national anthem and would soon spark an ongoing outcry from the public across the nation. The movement was based on fighting racial discrimination and brutality from various police departments across the country, it was about sticking to moral principles that should be shared by all in this country. Many believed his stance was completely unacceptable and anti-American while others stated it was the perfect catalyst to come together in favor of the protest and show their support for freedom of speech and the principles they’re based on.

The freedom of speech and expression is a cherished human right which has worldwide acceptance. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights through Article19, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights through Article 19, the European Convention on Human Rights through Article 19 etc. recognize this right as a human right. But it is not clear whether the right to use loudspeaker forms part of this right. Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution though guarantees the freedom of speech and expression, does not give any hint as to whether right to use loudspeaker forms part of it. Various High Courts have given various interpretations. An analysis of these decisions reveals that even the