National anthem controversy begs other questions

There is a lot to be said and written when it comes to the actions of San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his refusal to stand during the playing of the national anthem at the beginning of the Aug. 26 game at Green Bay.

Kaepernick’s refusal was in protest to what he said are wrongdoings towards not only his fellow black Americans but other minorities in this country.

“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” he told NFL Media after the game. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on...