NFL FLAG PROTEST

Context

• Started with Colin Kaepernick
• Has spread throughout various sports in the nation
• Protest expressed by kneeling during to the flag during the National Anthem
• Over 200 players in the 2017 NFL season have joined in

U.S Code Title 36, Subtitle I, Part A, Chapter 3, code 301.

Flag history

• Created on June 14, 1777 by Betsy Ross.
• Created to resemble unity in the colonies
• 13 stars were arranged in a circle to represent equality and unity for all colonies

Flag Meaning

• Stars- each represents unified state
• 13 stripes stood for first 13 unified colonies (13 folds)
• Color red- symbolizes bloodshed, hardiness, and courage
• Color blue- symbolizes justice and peserverence
• Color white- stands for purity and vigilance

Problems with NFL Protest

• Media creating divisiion
• The protest have not progressed into action
• dividing teams, fans, coaches, and owners.
• It is football, leave politics out

Disrespect to the Military, Veterans, and the Fallen

Conclusion

• Moral over Legal
• Flag stands for more than just the corrupt Government
• Protest needs to take action and stop protesting something that creates more problems and division then before
• Good idea, yet done in such a wrong way.