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For those of you who don't think kneeling is disrespectful, you are correct. However, if you are doing it during the National Anthem or the presentation of the Flag, it is very disrespectful. It's all about the common perception among patriotic Americans. Taking a knee during the National Anthem or during the presentation of the colors is very disrespectful. You may say it's your opinion that it isn't disrespectful or isn't meant to be disrespectful, but that is just wrong. Your personal opinion designed to make yourself feel good doesn't outweigh what millions believe about your symbol of disrespect. Soldiers, parents of soldiers, police officers, fire fighters, and many others who have sacrificed their lives or limbs for that symbol of America see it as the strongest sign of disrespect. Let me put it into a little clearer context.
Equate it to BLM protesters who get angry because many will not honor BLM and claim ALM (All Lives Matter). Here's an even more hard hitting example. If a person were to use the "N" word in reference to black Americans and then tell black Americans or any American that he/she doesn't mean it in a disrespectful manner, would that be acceptable? When that word is used in reference to blacks it is disrespectful. It doesn't matter what the individual using the term intends; it is disrespectful and the people who use the word to refer to black Americans are just wrong. Now, does the symbolism of kneeling during the National Anthem or presentation of colors have more relevance to you? Well, the kneeling of professional athletes during the National Anthem is disturbing to millions of Americas who cherish the Flag and the country it represents. Your protesting it cannot mean anything but disrespect because of when you choose to do it.
When you choose the wrong time, the wrong place or the wrong form of expression to voice your protest, you lose your audience because your argument is over shadowed by your insult to the very country that allows you free speech and freedom of expression. You have insulted and disrespected the nation, the flag and all those that support it.
Equate it to BLM protesters who get angry because many will not honor BLM and claim ALM (All Lives Matter). Here's an even more hard hitting example. If a person were to use the "N" word in reference to black Americans and then tell black Americans or any American that he/she doesn't mean it in a disrespectful manner, would that be acceptable? When that word is used in reference to blacks it is disrespectful. It doesn't matter what the individual using the term intends; it is disrespectful and the people who use the word to refer to black Americans are just wrong. Now, does the symbolism of kneeling during the National Anthem or presentation of colors have more relevance to you? Well, the kneeling of professional athletes during the National Anthem is disturbing to millions of Americas who cherish the Flag and the country it represents. Your protesting it cannot mean anything but disrespect because of when you choose to do it.
When you choose the wrong time, the wrong place or the wrong form of expression to voice your protest, you lose your audience because your argument is over shadowed by your insult to the very country that allows you free speech and freedom of expression. You have insulted and disrespected the nation, the flag and all those that support it.