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    USA TODAY‏Verified account @USATODAY 12 Sep 2016

    Colin Kaepernick heightens social conversation while dropping to knee http://usat.ly/2cJegZy pic.twitter.com/Em0SLL8CK4

    11:59 PM - 12 Sep 2016
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      1. Peter Northwest‏ @trf3222 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        "Thank God, he isn't protesting black-on-black crime. Surely, no one wants that to end...AM I RIGHT?"- Producer of "The First 48"

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      1. Linda‏ @lgbrakes 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        More importantly offer solutions instead of drawing attention to yourself and away from the real issues.

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      1. Linda‏ @lgbrakes 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Protest the people, the laws, the institutions that are directly involved.

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      1. Carolyn Alvey‏ @PRisMyPassion 13 Sep 2016
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        what could he do to be a leader in his community to impact change?

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      1. Joseph Haas NFL‏ @Jerseyhaas 13 Sep 2016
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        Support increases, but some STILL don't get the message! #Kaepernick.https://josephhaasnfl.wordpress.com/2016/08/29/in-the-united-state-of-america-he-took-a-stand-by-sitting/ …

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      1. Michael Martin‏ @mjmbusiness 13 Sep 2016
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        fuck both these anti American terrorists!

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      1. Linda‏ @lgbrakes 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Because we are Americans, we have the right and freedom to protest, but not at the flag or our country.

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      1. watzagonningon‏ @RalphBecker1 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        And yet the news media keeps supporting these spoiled pussies that were to cowardly to enlist in the military.

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      1. Patrick Fiorito‏ @FioritoPatrick 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        While I dont entirely agree w/ Colins message, Cant say dropping 2 one knee is disrespectful 2 military. It is a sign of respect

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      1. Candida‏ @midniteeuphorea 13 Sep 2016
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        send him to the middle East

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      1. Shadow  🍌‏ @jonygitar 13 Sep 2016
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        3 and out for #backbencher @Kaepernick7. 49ers win with QB of future @BlaineGabbert big win #MondayNightFootball.

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      1. Jack Stanton‏ @stantonjack240 13 Sep 2016
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        Colin Kapernick doesn't play, because he isn't good at football.

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      2. Thayne N. Belasco‏ @TNickbel 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        The funny part is everyone protesting the Anthem are sincere! Colin just wanted the attention! LOL

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      1. Peter Northwest‏ @trf3222 14 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        All he's done is, make patriotic people hate liberals even more...if that's even possible. But hey, maybe that was his intent

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      1. Linda‏ @lgbrakes 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        as Americans, we stand for our National Anthem and our Flag to show respect for all that they represent.

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      1. Arcticbabe2006 🐘‏ @Arcticbabe2006 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        he's pulling "a Lochte", he knew his job was at stake and wanted attention. Btw, did he fork over the $1mil yet?🙄

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      2. Howard Kenworthy‏ @hkenworthy 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @USATODAY

        But the only conversation seems 2 be about him -- not the issue.

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      3. Wendie‏ @WLopier 13 Sep 2016
        Replying to @hkenworthy @USATODAY

        agreed. They haven't spoken out once about the issue. The only thing being talked about is football players kneeling.

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