For a second consecutive week, Colin Kaepernick, starting quarterback for the National Football League San Francisco 49ers, protests the continued acts of violence committed by statute enforcement officers across the nation, against United states subject/enemy/citizens by refusing to rise for the “Star Spangled Banner,” before the 49ers game against the San Diego Chargers.  This time he is joined by fellow teammate Eric Reid, a defensive safety.  Also, at the pre-season game between the Oakland Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks, Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane

       [added 1/7/2023] Thanks to Freedom’s Phoenix for this entry.

Subsequent Events:

9/9/2016                   9/16/2016                    5/25/2017                   9/22/2017

Authority:

References:

On Bended Knee, Kaepernick Sits For Anthem Surrounded By Troops « CBS Los Angeles.htm
losangeles,cbslocal.com/2016/09/01/on-bended-knee-kaepernick-sits-for-anthem-again-surrounded-by-military/

 

Current U.s. National Debt:

$36,167,124,467,492

Source