4 Things More Offensive Than Colin Kaepernick's Anthem Protest

[EllieLexis513]

So…we all know Colin Kaepernick won’t stand for the national anthem and it has just outraged most of the country. Most of you may have heard, but he’s protesting the national anthem and the flag because of the way America is treating black people on a day to day basis.

Now, I don’t really care if you agree with him. His Constitutional rights allow him to do this freely. And you can bitch about it as much as you want. But, something that has seriously bothered me is how much negative attention this is getting. Don’t get me wrong, I think his protest is important and what he’s protesting is a major issue that should be dealt with. However, there have been so many more heinous things happen this week in our nation that, honestly, haven’t been brought up. Whether on the news, Facebook, articles, or even G@G, you just don’t see or hear too many people discussing them. So, in case you think Colin Kaepernick’s nonviolent demonstration is the most disrespectful thing to happen this week, here’s a list that will prove you wrong.

1. Jared Fogle Sues One Of His Victims

Yes, you read that shit right. Jared Fogle, the child loving, Subway eating, porn using spokesperson is suing the parents of one of his victims. Why? Well, the child is suffering from suicidal thoughts and tendencies, including self harm and drug abuse. Even though the child claims he is the reason she acting out like this, Fogle believes it is the parents fault. In his case filing, Fogle claims that the parents fighting and drinking in front of the girl is the reason she is the way she is. He is currently serving a 15 year sentence and is launching a full scale court attack against the family for putting him behind bars for an unnecessarily long time, claiming he was not at fault for the child’s behavior.

Yes, I’m serious.

2. 2012 Aurora Shooting Victims Owe Cinemark Theatre $700,000

We all should remember this freak who waltzed into an Aurora, Colorado theatre during the showing of Batman. The victims of the shooting sued Cinemark for not doing enough to prevent the shooting, claiming Cinemark had inadequate security measures put in place. 28 victims sued the chain, but the court and it’s 6 jurors ruled against them, citing that Cinemark could not have possibly prevented the shooting. To add insult to injury Cinemark requested AFTER the ruling that the victims pay their legal fees, traveling expenses, evidence preservation, and more. Cinemark won. Now the 28 victims owe Cinemark a collective of $700,000 in legal fees. Justice is served, right? Right.

3. Stanford Rapist Brock Turner Is Released From Prison

I won’t talk too much about this one because this was technically an issue 3 months ago. Now it’s becoming another issue in and of itself. Today, Friday, September 2, 2016, Brock Turner was released from prison. He will be returning to his home state of Ohio to live with his parents and us Ohioans are not happy with it. Here’s how the trial went:

-Turner face 15 years for sexual assault and intent to rape

-Prosecutors asked for 6 years

-Judge gave him 6 months

-Turner serves 3 months because he had good behavior

But don’t forget, Kaepernick isn’t standing for the flag!

4. IRS Fines Donald Trump For Bribing Florida Attorney General To Stop “Trump U” Investigation

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump violated a tax law by giving money to Pam Bondi. Apparently, one of Trump’s charity foundations gave a contribution to a group that associated itself with the Florida Attorney General. The foundation told the IRS the donation was given to a Kansas charity called ‘Justice For All’, but, in actuality, it didn’t send that group anything. After reviewing the 2013 tax filings, it was discovered the listed donation didn’t even exist. Instead, it was hiding a $25,000 gift to a campaign group, which violated IRS rules. Basically, Trump lied.

Shocker.

Just saying…there’s other things happening in our country right now that are more offensive and ridiculous than a football player not standing during the national anthem.

[CHARismatic110]

Welcome to America, where a rapist being given early release causes less of an uproar than a football player choosing to sit during the national anthem. Smh.

[Waffles731]

THANK YOU FOR THIS TAKE

[PrincessofNohr]

I don't think it's offensive what he did, but I also don't think he's some kind of hero for it either. If he were really that invested in fighting discrimination, he would actively be helping out causes to fight it instead of making a symbolic action. Many celebrities and athletes give large portions of their time and money to causes they believe in very much under the radar. I remember Linkin Park started a charity to help victims of the tsunami many years ago, and it's still running today and giving money towards disaster aid, even the recently Louisiana flooding. They promoted it significantly, but never made themselves the faces of the organization. It was true charity.

Compare this to Bono who, while giving a lot, makes sure everyone knows it's him who's giving to causes and plasters his face all over his events and organizations. It comes off as pretentious and arrogant, as if he's Ghandi. I think this is why Kaepernick's gesture comes off wrong. It smells more like a way to capitalize on real problems to promote his own self-image instead of actually giving a damn about the cause he is trumpeting. If he puts his money where his mouth is, then it'll give him more credibility and give his gesture real meaning.

[PrincessofNohr]

*recent Louisiana flooding, not recently

[YourName123]

most of the things you mentioned aren't that egregious if you look a the details. Your doing the usual liberal spin, omitting the key facts in most cases. For example these people should absolutely have to pay the theater for the legal cost of this frivilous lawsuit that anyone would agree is outrageous. etc.

And as for how badly blacks are treated which of these do you mean?

that they get unequal treatment in college admission and jobs?

that they get their own tv channel and can discriminate against ALL other races by only hiring their race?

that the media covers up for them by not releasing the description of black crime suspects among other things even if it puts the public at risk?

They dont get called out when the neighborhoods where the working middle class taxpayers are forced to pay for their housing become "no go" zones for other races.

that the media never addresses their astronomical crime rate.

that they burn their neighborhoods down when the police shoot a convicted felon who is attacking the cops?

Or do you mean the fact that all other races treat them poorly because of all of the above?

[EllieLexis513]

Lol, your opinion tells me you didn't actually read the Take. One, I didn't say the people shouldn't have to pay the theater. I think the entire case was dumb and everyone ended up losing. The theatre lost face because so many people don't like that a rich chain who could afford $700,000 asked 20 working class people to pay it and the victims now have even more debt now when they shouldn't have sued in the first place.

Second, you're making a lot of assumptions about my views on minorities. Please point out in my take where I said I personally think minorities are treated horribly and it's a huge a problem. Don't bother, you won't find it, because it's not there. I just mentioned how blacks are treated because that's what Colin said, not me, so step off your high horse.

Maybe you should learn to read before you comment.

[JCPD14]

A white rapist walks free and no one cares, BUT A BLACK MAN SITS DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND AMERICA GOES CRAZY! What are we doing here. All this shit going on in America and we're worried about him? People act like he's doing it just to do it. He's standing (er, sitting lol) for something that's important. I don't even like bringing race into anything, but if a white guy was doing this to support something that doesn't have to do with black people we would applaud him. People in America are scared to talk about racism. Why? Nothing will ever change if we don't acknowledge a problem. #KanyeRant 😂

[Fathoms77]

Of course there are worse things.

This Kaepernick guy still needs to be slapped. He can say and do what he wants but I also have the right to laugh at him. We all do. A minority, playing in a sport dominated by minorities (like most professional sports), in a state where white people are now the minority, and earning millions of dollars for doing something that's virtually useless. On top of which, this guy knows next to nothing about racial discrimination; just because he's a minority doesn't make him an expert on the subject.

Just go play your little game, take the money, and maybe choose to honor the country that turned you into a god (not to mention the hundreds of thousands who treat him like a god every single day of his life). You have every right not to stand and be offended by whatever, while I reserve the right to be offended and disgusted by your "statement."

[EllieLexis513]

My only issue with that argument is that people assume that just a minority has money and is successful means that he doesn't know what discrimination is. I've had people assume the same thing about me. I grew up in a white neighborhood, have a college degree, parents very well off, and always had nice things and have a career now. However, I've been a victim of discrimination myself, even though I never speak up about it to people I personally know. In fact, my first interview as a teacher, the principal asked me if I thought I was smart enough to teach white kids.

So... being well off doesn't mean he doesn't know what discrimination is.

[Fathoms77]

That's fine. The rest of my argument stands.

And I think there's something else at the root of the argument: This guy can do this and people who take offense get crap. If a white guy did this, the ONLY possible reaction would be to bash him... see, back to the whole "only minorities can feel offended" thing. ;)

[GrapeJuice]

@Fathoms77
"I also have the right to laugh at him. We all do." ... Laugh at what? Laughing at his right to practice his given right of the first amendment? because that's exactly what you're saying.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

"On top of which, this guy knows next to nothing about racial discrimination; just because he's a minority doesn't make him an expert on the subject"

What exactly would make him be an expert? Does you running gag make you an expert on discrimination? 🤔 I honestly wanna hear where this discussion takes us

[HulkkSmash]

This admin can't be serious... this take had nothing to do with Kapp. It was about how stupid stories are taken seriously over serious problems, because of seriously stupid people. At least thats how i interpreted the take.

[Fathoms77]

@HulkkSmash It is, and it's true.

[YourFutureEx]

@Other_Tommy_Wiseau "Does you running gag make you an expert on discrimination?"

Envious much?

[GrapeJuice]

@YourFutureEx

How is that envious? It just means that just because he's an "admin" it does not give him the right to run his mouth saying bs.

[YourFutureEx]

@GrapeJuice Where did the "just because he's admin" bullshit come from? He can speak whatever the fuck he wants. Just like your idol Colin. He's a man like you and Tommy, perhaps, more successful.

What's the point in adding his profession to a debate on sports and nation? These things make you look inferior. That's why he didn't reply because he doesn't waste his time.

[GrapeJuice]

@YourFutureEx

To criticize what Colin did, is to criticize the first amendment. An amendment we are fortunate to have, and to put it into practice and to be negatively criticized for it is nonsense. "This Kaepernick guy still needs to be slapped. He can say and do what he wants but I also have the right to laugh at him. We all do."... What is there to be slapped for? Laughed for?

"just because he's a minority doesn't make him an expert on the subject."... That would allow him to know more from first hand, then what a non-minority would.

[YourFutureEx]

@GrapeJuice People in the US openly criticise their presidential candidates. They call them ridiculous names and some even want (one of) them to be killed. Are they criticising the whole constitution that way? Nope.

I agree about your minority point but he did absolutely nothing wrong by saying that he needs to be slapped. If a guy has enough freedom to dishonour his country, this man has enough right to criticise him. Why are you guys so triggered because of his statement? It is after all, first amendment :P Colin did it legally, Fathoms77 did it legally too. Why are YOU doing discrimination here?

[GrapeJuice]

"If a guy has enough freedom to dishonour his country..." according to you how did it dishonor the country?
@yourfutreex

[GrapeJuice]

@YourFutureEx

[NotMyUsername15]

@YourFutureEx

Wtf do you know about the US current condition. You're clearly fucking Iiving in India so you don't know a damn thing about how minority people are being treated here. Unless you're black, hispanic, middle eastern etc. you don't have a damn idea how it is to be treated by some racist anglo americans. I would suggest you shut your damn mouth.

[YourFutureEx]

@NotMyUsername15 Yeah because we still live in 1500s with no telephone, internet or weekly newspaper hahaha you guys are just being super defensive for a sportsperson who became your superhero overnight just by not standing up. You are going to tackle racism that way? It's not that easy.

@GrapeJuice Oh sorry, he didn't dishonour his country. He's just a hypocrite.

[GrapeJuice]

@YourFutureEx Getting info from the internet and experiencing it in person are not the same thing, you know that.
How is he a hypocrite?

[YourFutureEx]

@GrapeJuice Like I don't know what discrimination is. Is it something we find in the US exclusively? Come to India, you'll get discriminated for even your surname.

Why is he even playing for US in the sports and taking millions, if he doesn't feel like representing this country? Why is he accepting the government facilities? Why is he living in this country which spends billions for military? He should better migrate to Iraq or N-Korea if he's that uneasy.

Things don't get solved by disrespecting the country. You have to the change the mindset of the people who do discrimination.

[GrapeJuice]

"Why is he even playing for US in the sports and taking millions, if he doesn't feel like representing this country? "... RACISM does not, and should not represent this country.
@YourFutureEx

[YourFutureEx]

@GrapeJuice With this attitude, they won't get either equity nor a country to be proud of. Loss is their own.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@YourFutureEx didn't you ask what it would take for me to leave gag? Once I move, I'm outtie. Anyways, the point is what does him being a football player have to do with him making a statement? This dude fucking runs a poorly run relationship website... What qualification does he have that kaep doesn't? That's the point. How does op know how informed or uninformed kaep is dispite him talking to police, researching, donating money, talking to ex military vets, etc? Specifically when he says

"Just go play your little game, take the money, and maybe choose to honor the country that turned you into a god"

In fact, almost all the arguments against what kaep, including this has had nothing to do with his message, and not address the issue he is saying, which is about police brutality. It's a weird dynamic, isn't it? People making millions can't speak according to op, yet, they are the only ones where mass population can hear the mmessage and have the funds to make a difference. I see 🤔

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@YourFutureEx moreover, let's take all the bullshit, hypocrisy and ignorance out and go back to the message. Give me a single valid reason that has to do with his message as to why he is wrong in stating he feels that he (and many) feel there is an injustice done to certain sections of the country? Lets get to the crux of it. Give me a valid reason why him exercising his first amendment rights to hold people in political power to do better in strengthening it's citizens? You're from India... Shouldn't you know about this stuff?

Now, whether or not you agree with his actions is 1 thing and I will not condemn someone's opinion for it... However, when you add bullshit that muddies up your opinion that doesn't make sense or has nothing to do with what the person in question is saying of doing, then I call you out on your bullshit

And this doesn't even speak to the hypocrisy in this country and most of the people against him and for s certain candidate, but you don't want me to go there

[YourFutureEx]

@Other_Tommy_Wiseau You are calling this website poor but still log in daily. Your idol lives in US and dishonours it LMAO

So, people need to be told that they are being discriminated? Sorry but that's how religious leaders create terror in the world lol

You are an extremist if you believe that freedom of speech could be attained by disrespecting the country.
This. Will. Do. Nothing.
Let's see how much he succeeds. I'm an Indian and I know how much we were discriminated by white Britishers. I am utterly against it. But there are plausible ways and a pragmatic approach the get the job done.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@YourFutureEx trust me. I was on a month long road trip and did not miss this site one bit. In fact, I was much happier. I'm here to pass time and cause literally all of my friends live 900 miles away... Don't get it confused, bruh. And no he's not my idol. Don't get that confused. I hate his squidward lookin ass and the 49ers. I just hate stupid people and stupid opinions more. That's real talk, bruh

No you idiot 😑... People who are in charge who have clearly done nothing about it need to be told. That's the fucking point. That's been the point

You're telling me that this is extremism? Nigga, you must be out of your fucking mind 😂. Also, that's not extremism. That's exercising first amendment rights. In fact, not doing so is literally fascism. I honestly can't tell if you're trolling or really this stupid. That might be the dumbest shit I've ever heard. This is literally the same type of shit and issues Gandhi, mlk, kareem, etc. Not on the same scale, but literally the same issues

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@YourFutureEx and if you think not standing up for the national anthem in silent protest on the grounds of inequality is the basis of terrorism, I'd like to know what the shit Isis is 😂... I'm definitely keeping that statement and putting you on blast bruh, the level of stupid on this site is real. I don't think you can actually write that shit with a straight face 😂😂😂😂

[Smmyskittles]

I don't often get the chance to agree with you, Fathoms. You and I are usually on opposing sides of opinions.

So, for this one. <3 Well said.

[Callieeee]

The nationalist chest beating is annoying at times, but so is being a disrespectful prick. When you pledge allegiance to the flag you're not subscribing to every little thing that happens in America that you don't agree with, you're saying "yes I believe in freedom and the core principles of this nation."

It's not the protesting unfair treatment that's the problem, it's that he's treating everything America is like it's not worth his respect when it is. He ought to protest those corrupt police precincts if he cares to, not the whole of America. So no he gets no mitigation from me because he's an asshat.

[EmoKate97]

The whole Kaepernick anthem protest is stupid. Most people aren't offended by it, people that have a problem with it, most of them, support his right to protest and they're simply invoking their right to call him a dumb ass. But for some reason its being spun as if people are out for his blood when again, they're invoking their right to call his protest stupid.

Also Kaepernick is a nobody, he sucks as a player just check his stats. He's just doing this "smartly move btw" so when they can him he can claim racism.

[Library]

The four things you listed are horrible and it disgusted me. I can't believe that the system would allow such injustice.
I think the Kaepernick protest is the stupidest thing to feel offended by. It's his first amendment right not to stand for the national anthem. Anyone who thinks that he SHOULD stand is NOT a true American because Americans believe in freedom of self expression.

[somebodysaycheese]

5. Hillary Clinton said she would go to war with Iran and Russia if the democratic or her emails are hacked again. (she is blaming Russia)
6. Hillary wants to rebuild Detroit with Syrians
7. Hillary's emails revealed she gave money to al quaeda
8. Emails revealed Obama aided the Turkey Coup.

[RationalMale]

2. That's how civil court works. They tried suing that the theater should have had high enough security to stop a well armed attacker. Not only is that kind of ridiculous, but if the court ruled yes than how the hell could theaters everywhere comply with the requirement to have heavy security?

When you lose in civil court, the winner can sue for legal fees. That's life. It helps people stop and double consider "hmmm is this a good lawsuit or should I not gamble?"

[EllieLexis513]

They actually would've won their case. One person decided it wasn't enough and the next day they lost, but they were supposed to get a settlement out of it.

I thought the entire thing was ridiculous.

[RationalMale]

They shouldn't have won. While it was a horrible killing, theaters can't be expected to have enough security to stop well armed, determined attackers. Most places simply can't afford that. And who would want to go to a theater with armed guards?

[JuicyBrain]

To be honest, in the case of Cinemark, I am happy it went that way. They tried to extort money from the company when the criminal is the reason this happened. It blew off in their face and it should be a good lesson for the other sue-happy people willing to sue honest people left and right. I don't take the corporate side often, but in this case, I do. Business owners are people too.

[EllieLexis513]

I think $700,000 was excessive though. Apparently the original person who filed against them didn't ask for much and was going to take a settlement. Everyone agreed to the settlement except one person, so the original person who filed and another jumped off the case. The next day was when they got the $700,000 ruling against. Essentially, one person messed it up

[PrincessofNohr]

I think it's the predatory lawyers who should pay those fees. They're like wolves in the shadows, waiting until someone is at their lowest and preying on their emotional pain to make a quick buck. I've seen it happen. I worked for a campus bus line, and we had a (non-negligent) fatal accident caused by one of our vehicles. The family initially said they did not want to sue, but six months later, slapped the school with a multi-million dollar lawsuit. I guarantee she was hunted by lawyers for the whole time. Even when my house burned down, we were visited multiple times at the door of our temporary trailer by lawyers who wanted to sue our insurance company! It's frankly disgusting, and should be illegal.

[JuicyBrain]

They played with fire and got burned. They should now learn to never trusts lawyers. They should also be an example to others. Lawyers are in it for their pocket, not yours...

[EllieLexis513]

Did you read what I just said? The lawyers weren't at fault. Lawyers can't make you sue nor can they make you take a settlement. So how exactly is this a lawyers fault?

[Nothanks700]

I wouldn't say they were trying to extort money, or being greedy. I work in insurance; people don't often sue to be spiteful; they sue because they can't pay all their medical bills without suing. They are desperate basically. I have to agree, there were better ways in this case of getting the money.

[Nothanks700]

@PrincessofNohr yep, and they collect most of the money, but don't pay a dime in the counter suit. So it's all win for them, as they screw everyone else

[PrincessofNohr]

They are to blame because of their predatory, exploitative tactics. Did you read my example below? We were being visited at our door after a house fire! Not just mail, not just e-mail, but coming directly to the door trying to convince my family during a time of turmoil to sue the insurance company that was treating us so well. People are not thinking rationally when they are going through emotional turmoil, and so are more likely to go for a frivolous lawsuit that only works to benefit the lawyers. These tactics are extremely unethical and I really think they should be made illegal.

[NinjaZero420]

It's not your place to tell people what's most offensive to them. If they are more sickened by this piece of shit's disrespect and halfie- bitch nonsense, Then they are well within THEIR rights.
But there will be plenty of cucks that will rub themselves at the chance to hate their own race lol

[EllieLexis513]

Lol, I can tell people whatever I want, that's the power of free speech in America hahaha

[NinjaZero420]

So can anybody else...

[EllieLexis513]

What is your point? Did you just come here to bitch about a Take because you have nothing better to do? People can say what the fuck they want just like I did. If you don't like it, then don't read it. It's not your place to tell me what I can and cannot do and I can do what a want.

You're dismissed.

[YourFutureEx]

Exactly!

[Words_and_Wisdom]

Should've added 5. Clinton's leaked emails showed to threaten Bernie Sander's if he didn't concede the nomination to her.

www.usasupreme.com/.../

[EllieLexis513]

That was actually on the there originally but I but '4' in the title instead of '5' after I hit submit so I just deleted number 5 lol

[Saoirse_Nua]

Don't know first two stories but final two are shocking alright, No.3 is just rich white boy justice and No.4 how that man is within a million miles of the White House is just beyond me, he has crossed the line at least a thousand times during this campaign.

[vishna]

Three of those things are wrong in my eyes. I don't see the movie chain at fault though. How often does the average movie goer worry about a Joker obsessed lunatic murdering them in their seats? It wasn't practical or even deemed necessary to have security at the doors of every cinema. The people who sued that business knew they'd have to pay legal fees if they lost (as is right to deter frivolous cases), it's terrible what happened in Aurora, but what went down in the courtroom is on them.

[shawnski]

#2 is exactly how the justice system should work. Regardless of what was being sued over you can't just sue anyone for anything with no consequences. If you sue and lose you SHOULD be responsible for the legal fees If a jury of your peers finds against u they you were probably wrong

[0112358]

Everyone knew it was a frivolous lawsuit. They got offered a settlement as a gesture. They refused and pushed forward racking up legal fees on both sides. You don't get to make people rack up legal fees when you shouldn't have and then walk away.

[alaysatlorp]

What's wrong with Trump U my cousin went there and now earns much money with private business.

[Afro-dite9]

Thank you! At least someone get's it. Only butthurt bigots are offended by the truth.

[Sinister]

OH HEEEELLLLLL YEAH!!! With all these fucktards running around these days, I keep my machete close by, don't know when a fucktard might act a fool.

[Guy83]

Yeah. There is nothing offensive a about Colin Kaepernick's protest. He has character he doesn't fake his beliefs. Also, his jersey sales have skyrocketed to third overall in the NFL. The people are with him.

[EllieLexis513]

I actually think his jersey sales have skyrocketed because a lot of people are burning them, not because they supports him lol.

Seriously.

[Guy83]

Nah, the people are with him. Anyone who would spend $$$ to burn the jersey of an athlete is a moron and shouldn't be voting. I am all for an IQ exam before allowing people to vote by the way lol.

[EllieLexis513]

There are a lot of people spending money just to burn the jersey... there's videos of them doing it all over Facebook and YouTube lol. But others are doing it to stand with him.