Why does Colin Kaepernick kneel during national anthem? Drew Brees finds it disrespectful

In 2016, Colin Kaepernick knelt during national anm so he could protest against police brutality in USA. Kaepernick's kneeling received mixed reactions, as some people praised him for his actions, while some were against Kaepernick kneeling during national anm. Recently, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees national anm comments brought in negative reactions during ongoing protests about George Floyd's death by police brutality last week. 

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Drew Brees on Colin Kaepernick kneeling comments

When Kaepernick first knelt during national anm, Drew Brees was t supportive of his actiosn. During a recent interview with Yahoo Finance On Move, Brees revealed that his opinion has t changed. This interview was published on Wednesday, almost a week after an unarmed George Floyd was killed by a police officer, who pressed his knee on Floyd's neck for over eight minutes.

During his interview, Brees stated that he will 'never agree with anybody disrespecting flag of United States of America'. Bees revealed that he will say and tell what he feels when national anm is played and when he looks at flag of United States. He ded that he thinks about his grandfars who defended country during World War II. He explained that both of m risked ir lives to protect country, trying to make place and world a better place.

Brees shared that whenever he sings national anm, that is all he thinks about and it has also brought him to tears. When Kaepernick first protested, many army veterans were among people who were against his method. Brees' comments were severely criticized, as people believed Saints quarterback completely missed point.

In his Instagram post, NFL star Aaron Rodgers indirectly called out Brees, saying that it was never about national anm or flag. His teammate Malcolm Jenkins, Michael Thomas and NBA star LeBron James were among many athletes who shot back at Brees. 

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Why does Colin Kaepernick kneel during national anm? 

During an interview after refusing to stand during national anm, Kaepernick stated that he did so because of his views on USA's treatment towards racial mirities. While talking to NFL media, Kaepernick explained that he was 't going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of colour'. He furr ded that racism for him was 'bigger than football' and it would be 'selfish' of him to t speak up.

Kaepernick said that re were people getting away with murder and he cant be a part of that. Kaepernick h also t informed his team, San Francisco 49ers about his plan to kneel during national anm. As per NFL quarterback, he was t looking for approval and only wants to stand up for people who are oppressed. 

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