Please, Remain Seated

Another wasted college education

Dear Colin Kaepernick,

As I write this it is Thursday afternoon and the 49'rs are set to play the Chargers tonight in San Diego.  It's Military Night at the stadium and all indications are that you, dumbass, are planning to once again remain seated during the National Anthem.   Where is Joe Montana when you need him?

You have said, "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.  To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way.  There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder."

This is rich coming from a guy making millions of dollars for playing a kids' game in a country so racist it elected a black president TWICE and is home to countless other people of color who have succeeded in a myriad of professions for longer than you have been alive.

Okay, you claim to have a beef.  I won't begin to address how completely stupid it is that you have bought into the "hands up, don't shoot" canard foisted upon us by the Michael Brown incident.  All you need do is examine the facts to know that story is simply not true.  That aside, you have numerous ways to make whatever point you wish to make.  You could write your congressperson, petition, picket or embark on a speaking tour.  Many avenues of expression are open to you in this wonderful country of ours.  To refuse to stand for the National Anthem is an insult to all of the brave men and women of all colors who have fought and died so that you have the opportunity to live in freedom.  Your disrespect is also a slap in the face for those who protect you each and every day.  

....It is now Friday and I know that you once again refused to stand for the flag and our Anthem even during Military Night in a city that is home to countless veterans and current service members.  You got a few boos but came away otherwise unscathed.  Get back to me when you figure out how many other countries there are where you could pull this off.

One more thing:  Since you seem to like sitting, I hope the Niners give you ample time for that by giving the QB job to Gabbert.