Colin Kaepernick - American Dream

At first, I wondered at former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his kneeling for the National Anthem. Then, I said San Francisco, the preferred home of the left. They put this weak-minded person up to kneeling at the Anthem. That was it, I thought. A touch of stupidity in service to politics. Not the first down this road.

Then kneeling caught on and others were doing it. Kaepernick became a celebrity. He does interviews. He does guest spots; maybe he's writing a book. The usual.

Then Kaepernick claimed his kneeling caused him to be blackballed from football - and what else does an American do? He sued. (Never mind he wasn't that great a player.)

Now he is Nike's (sporting goods, shoes) advertising symbol for self-sacrifice. Quite a stretch, considering his wealth.

Currently, he has a delightful situation. Sacrificing for dollars. Suing for dollars. Appearances for dollars. Investing for more dollars. Awards. Honors. Magazine covers. What could be more American than that?

He should be kneeling everyday, this time in thanks for the bounty that has befallen him.

On this day, 9/11, we are reminded of others who also sacrificed much for all Americans.

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