Some Military Vets Tweet Support For Kaepernick's Protest
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem is apparently winning support from some military veterans on Twitter.
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback sparked controversy during the NFL's preseason by sitting instead of standing during the "Star-Spangled Banner." Kaepernick says he's protesting what he describes as oppression of minorities in the United States. Some who have criticized the protest said it was insulting to veterans.
But some people who identify themselves as veterans have tweeted pictures of themselves in uniform and messages of support under the hashtag VeteransForKaepernick . One says he served to protect freedoms, not a song. Another says protesting is every American's right.
#VeteransForKaepernick bc I didnt join to watch the police terrorize the country my brothers and sisters protect. pic.twitter.com/AwqPGqzvKs
— Ｍｏｒｇａｎ Ｄｅｅ ???? ✨ (@thecaptmorgan_) August 31, 2016
@Kaepernick7 I served 25yrs in the AF to protect everyone's 1st Amend rights. I support you #VeteransForKaepernick pic.twitter.com/Q7r7PfvryA
— Nicki Jai (@dcmbrdiva) August 31, 2016
Kaepernick says he will continue his protest ahead of Thursday's preseason game in San Diego.
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