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Colin Kaepernick 'Preparing For The National Anthem'

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is standing up for people who he feels are being mistreated or are unable to correct the wrongs being done to them. When he chose to sit, (or kneel) for the National Anthem, he was doing so knowing it would bring himself and his message to the country. His overall goal is to stop police brutality and bring about a better tomorrow.
I wholeheartedly agree with Kaepernick idea and goal. Many people hear about police brutality and about suspects being killed while trying to flee. I understand that it is not always possible to bring in a suspect to jail, but many cases where the police involved make no apparent attempt to arrest the those whom they are

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