Colin Kaepernick

During the national anthem at an NFL football game, Colin Kaepernick (49ers quarter back) Purposefully sat down during our nations anthem. He says "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 is upset with the way colored people are being treated by the police and the public. The 49ers have responded by saying that the national anthem is a reminder of our countries' freedom and that Kaepernick's decision was an act of freedom of speech. The coach stated "It's not my right to tell him not to do something." I think that it was disrespectful to sit during the song but it is an act of freedom of speech so he should be allowed to do so.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000691077/article/colin-kaepernick-explains-why-he-sat-during-national-anthem