On Colin Kaepernick:

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He has zero sense of history, none whatsoever. He has zero idea how to effect postive long-lasting change.
I would point him towards Native Americans and Japanese and black Americans, all of whom served with honor, distinction, valor, and great courage during WW II. Each of these groups of men came back to a country that simply shunned them in oh so many ways. None of the members of these groups ever considered ignoring our nation's symbol. Members of all these groups have strived ever since, to effect positive change in their communities, and in their nation.
We have come a long way towards true equality and respect for all in our country over the last roughly seven decades. We did so working within the laws and framework of our society, not by ignorant un-informed rabble-rousing, not by burning down our own neighborhoods, but by registering to vote, and voting, and attending town council meetings, and writing to our representatives, and running for office ourselves. 
The sight of pampered spoiled multi-millionaires disrespecting the symbol of a nation that allows them to make a stunning level of income and enjoy a luxurous lifestyle, is enough to turn folks away from being fans of their efforts, and of spending increasinglly hard-earned dollars on them.
Absolutely there is the right of protest. There is also a right and a wrong way to do things. Goodness, what morons.