'I see nothing more American than standing up for what you believe in. I see nothing more patriotic than peaceful protests when things are frustrating and upsetting,' said San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, who knelt with players in Monday's game
"My response is I don't see it as disrespect at all,'' Kapler said."I see nothing more American than standing up for what you believe in. I see nothing more patriotic than peaceful protests when things are frustrating and upsetting," Kapler said.Kapler knelt alongside multiple Giants players during the anthem in Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics.
Athletes have been kneeling for the anthem to support protests for social justice and racial equality, as the country comes to terms with systemic racism and protests have erupted over the killings of Black people at the hands of police.Anthem demonstrations were popularized by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who first sat and then kneeled for the anthem in 2016.
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