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Obama Defends Kaepernick's Right To Protest Even If Message Obscured


Champ Kind
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2016-09-05T192045Z_1006980003_LYNXNPEC840Y5_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-NFL-KAEPERNICK-OBAMA.JPGU.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday that NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was exercising his constitutional right by refusing to stand for the national anthem, although he added that the nature of the protest could make it hard for some to hear his message. Kaepernick sparked controversy last month when he remained seated before a preseason game during the traditional rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner," saying it was a protest against racial injustice and police brutality. During a second game last week, the San Francisco 49er took one knee instead of standing.

 

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