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A Letter to Colin Kaepernick

A letter about disrespecting the National Anthem

Brianna Cid
Aug 29, 2016
Louisville, Kentucky
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A Letter to Colin Kaepernick
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I live in Louisville, Kentucky. But I was raised a San Francisco 49ers Fan.

This is my Dad and I at the Cincinnati Bengals vs 49ers game.


If you haven't heard about Colin Kaepernick in the past day or so then the short story is he didn't stand for the National Anthem before the 49ers game at Levi's Stadium on Friday.

Dear Colin Kaepernick,

You make me mad. You have lost a permanent fan. I have been a 49ers fan for a long time. I still remember cheering for Alex Smith when other football fans thought nothing of him. Once he got injured and you took his place i was a little sceptical honestly, but i had faith in you. You brought my team to the Superbowl. And yes i said, "MY TEAM" not our team because I don't think you should be on it until you show some respect to OUR American Flag. That man in the picture above. He is my Dad and was in the Army for 6 years. He put his life on the line for you. For me. For America. I understand about wanting to speak up about the black lives matter movement, but you can say something during a press meeting or put some of your millions into black lives matters movements. How does it benefit you to disrespect our national anthem? Did you think about the consequences to your action? Do you care that you lost fans? I feel like I care more this. I will forever be a 49ers fan, but I will not be a Colin Kaepernick fan. The amount of pride i have in the 49ers is how much pride you should have in the American flag. Some many people are making so many sacrifices to make America what it is and you have disrespected that. Our service men and women are making these sacrifices so you can make your millions, the lease you can do is stand and show your respect.

Sincerly,

A Disappointed 49ers Fan

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