Kneeling During The National Anthem

Think about George Washington racing onto the battlefield, trying to fight for our independence. He risked his life for us to have a free country. They raised the star and striped covered flag with honor during every battle. But now, that flag is not being treated with honor as it should be. Recently, a number of NFL football players have taken a knee during the National Anthem. This action disrespects the men who proudly wear the flag on their sleeve and who fight for us everyday. This also tears apart the unity of our nation and two separates us into two groups with many different opinions; people who support this action, and people who do not. Finally, it also disrespects the flag itself and what it represents. Therefore, many may argue that kneeling during the National Anthem helps call attention to police violence and the killing of unarmed citizens, a closer examination shows that kneeling during the National Anthem disrespects the military,
Many people believe that kneeling during the National Anthem divides the country and splits citizens into two groups with people that support the action, and people that don’t. For example, “Kneeling during our national anthem promotes division, not healing” (Deasey 1). The action of kneeling during the national anthem has divided the country greatly over the past year. There are many that dislike this action and say that it’s disrespectful, and there are others that say that this action is brave. But these type of things are what draw our nation apart and separate it. We are supposed to be one nation, under God and not two nations. We are supposed to cooperate with each other, instead of finding more things that separate us from one another. Many citizens want to make change and keep the people of this country together. An article published in Lawrence Journal World.com