Colin Kaepernick explains why he won't stand during National Anthem

[@michaelo2535]

He's holding the biggest "Told you so" card right now.

[@Mat-threw]

Only if you’re a gullible fluoride head.

[@Xj6245]

@@Mat-threw bro for real

[@Nflguy4949]

Notice these “journalists” are too timid to throw actual data at him. Like the number of black men killed by cops being a tiny fraction of the number of blacks killed by other blacks.

[@Nflguy4949]

You will notice that white liberals quoting a small part of this interview in order to show his protest wasn’t anti-America will NEVER quote from same interview where he says Hillary broke the law and anyone else would be in jail yet she’s running for President.

[@Xj6245]

@@Nflguy4949 also isn't it funny how the media is willing to photoshop Hitler to look like Trump and call right-wing people racist. Yet they wish to abolish the police and create their own? It sounds like the SS to me. you want to know what else the SS did? They humiliated the people they are "oppressed" by aka white people in public. They made jews kneel down and kiss their boots. While it isn't as bad in America it is getting there. African American people don't have the power to ask white people to kneel and apologize for being white.

[@ZandeKongo]

They told him he has freedom of speech/expression, but then they tell him to shut up when he uses said freedom. America!

[@therusfosterson238]

He has freedom of expression. But when people say stupid things some folks don't want to listen.

[@Remmy0930]

The NFL is a WORKPLACE. He was free to do what he wanted to do OUTSIDE of the workplace...something he still doesn't understand to this very day is the fact that playing in the NFL is a PRIVILEGE.

[@cefb8923]

@@Remmy0930 Yeah that is true. This is what people do not understand, the NFL or the organizations apart of the NFL has no obligation to keep him on their team, even if they agree with his message completely or partially. These teams are trying to win a Super Bowl year in and year out and having a three ring circus of media attention and distractions is something that many teams (especially the winning teams) do not want. What the crazy part is, if Tom Brady said this what would the reaction be? Is it because he is white? Or is it because he is one of the GOATs.

[@afrix9570]

even tho, He still is doing the right thing in my opinion.. and if you got hate keep it to yourself...

[@masterclassbeatassclapyour7698]

It’s not America it’s the goverment

[@chastinshort6962]

I use to disagree with the whole thing, but I only surrounded myself with people who shared the same views. I’m glad that I looked this video up to see where he was coming from, and now my thoughts are that this message was delivered without him hurting anyone, or falsely accusing or generalizing any group of people, not that you need it, but Kaepernick, you certainly have my respect

[@squareguy6443]

Chastin Short, I still hold conservative values, but I certainly have more sympathy for Kaepernick than I once had

[@chastinshort6962]

@@squareguy6443 Right on Danny! See this is what it’s all about! America needs to realize that people can agree or disagree and still show respect for the other side! Thanx for the reply man!

[@merrytowncrafts]

Chastin ditto.

[@markyjdajedi2411]

The murder of George Floyd brought y'all here huh?

[@The0Red0King]

MarkyJ DaJedi yup😂

[@shining_star1837]

Listen From 6:17 and then seconds later... 6:30 "Someone that's holding a curling iron has more education more training than people that have a gun and are going out on the streets to protect us.". Damn. This is frightening.

[@ezmoolah6395]

I felt this bro shiiitttt

[@TheGamer2336]

they hate him because hes right. #JusticeForFloyd

[@TheGamer2336]

​@Eroz Ghost LOL

[@idgafdude326]

Eroz Ghost ur big mad kid

[@tntcrewEJ]

NM - 12OA - Port Credit SS (2272) protest aren’t meant to be respectful. It’s a protest.

[@Tawknmysht]

@Eroz Ghost white folks use 2 wear the skin of blac folks as shoes. Shut yo bitch as up. We were taught violence and negativity. Our ancestors lived n harmony amongst themselves and yeah they battled like all siblings but they didnt cut children out the stomachs of children bcuz they felt like it

[@tntcrewEJ]

NM - 12OA - Port Credit SS (2272) if a protest doesn’t make you uncomfortable, it’s not doing it’s job. You’re intentionally missing the point. Nothing like this gets changed in a “respectful” way

[@guyrufus2097]

I remember when a lot of black broadcasters used to down Colin Kaepernick now I think they feel stupid thank you Colin Kaepernick for standing up for us

[@audreyf9092]

Sheldon Cooper *white America

[@huey37]

@@audreyf9092 exactly! White America is the ones who shut down his movement and now they are wearing the egg face

[@labdiel59]

Ahahhaha yea whateva

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

Yeah, and he stood up for the Cubans by praising a brutal dictator like Fidel Castro. Somehow I don't think the Cubans are thanking him.

[@magictransistorradio4933]

I am a white conservative, but I always defended Colin Kaepernick. I am not a Republican though. More of a Ron Paul Libertarian type.

[@Californiaa141]

Everything he speaks is FACTS. And it’s sad to the people who don’t see it otherwise.

[@Budgettechbro]

Like Drew Brees

[@matreyles]

The curling iron vs lawyer education comment was the most riveting argument

[@echoathlete574]

Brent 21 If you respect the flag you’re racist ok makes total sense.

[@justblessed9358]

@@rb-oo5mz 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 y'all are dumb fr

[@BradLad56]

No. He speaking bullshit cause he's been brainwashed just like the rest of you.

[@ntell1260]

Just watched Colin in black and white and later found this interview .... at 6:57 he basically tells us his "plan" to continue his activism ..wow it's pretty amazing , a true fighter for what he believes in.. and is still doing it... for im glad 5 years later he was finally able to speak his truth, and to not just the 1,000,000 people here but to now some of the entire world.

[@tylerjoyce9225]

I watch it too till this day it’s still happening I played football for my school and it have been a lot of kids dads coach for the team they put they kids in spot where the light at I played quarterback the coach son plays quarterback no matter how hard I try to fight for that spot but i never got it my senior year I played my best at quarterback I never played my senior yeah I never got the chance to show my talent or skill now I work and trying to get in to a college because of that it have ruined my life

[@BlindVeganRescue]

@@tylerjoyce9225 yeah I don't think you understand it at all there guy lol.

[@tylerjoyce9225]

@@BlindVeganRescue oh no bro im talking about his series on Netflix bro bro everything he talking about in this interview he said in his series

[@BlindVeganRescue]

@@tylerjoyce9225 you are talking jibberish about a coach's son playing QB over you and how it ruined your life. First off that's ridiculous second off wtf does it have to do with Kaepernick?

[@tylerjoyce9225]

@@BlindVeganRescue so im guessing you haven’t seen it 😂 okay

[@pengfeili3326]

"Ali was at the time the Greatest. But when he spoke out, he went to jail, man. Like even his greatness couldn't insulate him from those rules that they'd set up. " "At the end of the day, when I decided I was going to start speaking up, and not giving a fuck about the backlash or if it effects me... my whole mindset well, it's not about me."

[@JudiMay-qt6rw]

Lolololololol. Krappydick is NO Ali!!!!

[@RabbitholeIsrael]

clearly this guy thought it through before doing this.

[@mbenzsl2000]

After he decided to wear a Castro tshirt, lol

[@edwinmalachy]

trying to keep himself in the press. he's old news

[@edwinmalachy]

Mike Ceasar no. Not really. He's just turning me off (& firing me up MORE about America and our great flag ) I couldn't care LESS about his "message"

[@edwinmalachy]

Mike Ceasar oh so he's telling black folks WHAT exactly? (To quit killing blacks?)

[@edwinmalachy]

Traffic stop. Gimme an example. ONE example of a random traffic stop 'killing.

[@linnjeanettsalte4352]

Mabye you all need to read the FIRST AMENDMENT again.. Nowhere in the constitution does it say that you have to stand during the anthem. This is a MAN who kneels for equal rights and is making people aware of the huge probleme around police brutality.. It is sad to see how nerrow minded people are and how you still only thing about yourself. We live in 2018 people.. WAKE UP! WOW... a big hand for the land of the free and liberty.

[@CMT1995]

Why you no have more likes for this beautiful comment?

[@vanillagodzilla420]

The NFL Ruling Says You Have to

[@tonyarichelle8380]

Preach👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ecalebw]

Elijah Taylor And people are still getting treated like it’s 1955.

[@davidlindsay9564]

Did he get thrown in jail? no. Do that stuff on your own time.

[@lev887]

You were right all along Kap. As a 10-year veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, I salute you once again, and I will continue to support you.

[@lorifenton]

Awesome to read your support as a veteran who understands Colin’s action was never against the military. The flag is supposed to represent ALL Americans! 🇺🇸 Thank you for your years of service to our country!

[@AspiePilo82]

More like a 10 year old dumbass

[@billweir1745]

@@AspiePilo82 Seems like Kaepernick has more respect for the military than you do.

[@julieann4616]

lol you still supporting him in his life, as a professional victim.

[@joshtj44]

He's clearly stated his respect for the military....but people don't wanna hear that part lol

[@doodlebob3374]

No, he has not

[@joseiracheta3817]

but actions speak louder than words. colin should have kept his protests off the field. I understand his cause. the cops are a problem in this country. I don't agree with him protesting during the anthem and on company time. everyone has the right to protest but you have to deal with the consequenses of your protests.

[@joseiracheta3817]

@Van Damme but the field is not his platform. He is not the nfl owner, the team owner, the stadium owner or anything. He was an employee of the 49ers. The 49ers can tell him how to conduct himself when he is on company time and he was. He has the freedom to protest but he nfl also has the right to fire him

[@joseiracheta3817]

@Van Damme but he would still be in the nfl somewhere. Now he is begging for a spot on a team. No team will pick him up now. You cant sue your employer and get your job back

[@joseiracheta3817]

@Van Damme then he needs to accept the fact that he will no longer be on the nfl. He is putting it out there that he is in shape and ready to play. No one will sign him

[@hughenglish8537]

Even though he’s been explicit for his actions these reporters still asking some dumb questions, what a world we live in.

[@mikec169]

He stood all by himself against police brutality, way before this nation did!! And he was fired and hated for it.

[@teresawicks-kq3bq]

He may have gotten fired, but God blessed him with money from the owners of the NFL teams and Nike😊

[@JudiMay-qt6rw]

😊😊😊😊😊 Still hate him. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@MrAlisafar]

They hate him because he is intelligent, successful and brave

[@peppermartin8159]

Nope because he disrespected the flag, the country, manny veterans. And he sucked at QB

[@peppermartin8159]

Delphic Tableau last time a checked a football field was for football and not politics. Kaep can speak about that on his own time but what he did unexceptionable he shouldn’t be In the league. And when did I mention a Redskin QB

[@peppermartin8159]

Delphic Tableau Here’s a decent QB at the time RG3

[@nomingantumur9772]

And good looking...

[@peppermartin8159]

Mark Contreras what does being a Redskins fan have to do with the flag

[@grizzly8356]

Don’t go to the comments traveler! Very political opinions are spread everywhere! Be wise and cautious when proceeding. Thank you.

[@DVal-oh5zw]

Thank you

[@carjay7]

@Bryant Pace nah man

[@brendasmith2944]

History always vindicates the righteous in the end. 4 years ago, Kap sat down in PEACEFUL protest and upon hearing a former veteran voice his concern that his method was disrespectful, he later knelt instead to be “more respectful” AND STILL his critics burned his jerseys, walked out of his games and demanded his removal. All because of a PEACEFUL PROTEST. The same people who constantly badger on about their first and second amendment rights, made sure to stifle his. And now look at you, a country on the cusp of complete destruction. Chaos. Anarchy. Mayhem. Enjoy x

[@Ur2ez4me81]

So from what you are saying others who don’t agree with Kaps stance don’t have a right to disagree with him in protest? Also this guy literally just compared playing in the NFL & making millions to slavery. Sorry this guy has lost touch with reality…. I agree with him on things like police brutality but other than that smh, especially when he’s getting paid millions by a company like Nike who actually uses slave labor to make they’re products.

[@avlivinggolden]

Heavenly Father please protect Colin and Thank you for this young man and the family who raised him.

[@maryfisher8598]

Serious young man that agreed for how he felt and believed He spoke up the way he felt. Bless you Sir.

[@danielatkins1951]

Vegas EMT no Jesus is superior

[@shaquille.oatmeal8907]

Manny Jimenez true

[@shaquille.oatmeal8907]

He is just being lazy he sat on the bench

[@2kass973]

Fuck religion biggest lie and cult in history

[@BaldwinFanonGarveyTureShakurX]

If "I told y'all" was a person 😂😂😂

[@truckersherm7249]

💯💯💯💯😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ray-9888]

He only became “woke” after being benched😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@chuckrock9321]

He dude be aware of this whatever you do... Bow, stand, or kneel kneell....kneel? That is what you chose... Okay. knell....knell! KNEEL FOR USE.. BOY. And yeah by your action I do mean .... BOY!

[@flora9370]

I know that’s right 😐

[@snaggymoplug5234]

Chuck Rock dude stfu u triggered asf😂😂BOY

[@davidmyers102]

Real American. Truth. But the country doesn't want to hear it.

[@securitywellnessconsultant9953]

not hearing it is no longer an option.... humans are so unaware of how we can be used when the universe is ready to produce change... when Colin says it was not planned I really do believe him because I had a moment I ended up speaking honestly about something I had not heard before and I was supposed to say something different.... evil people cannot be used in this way...they let that real hate...never the ones speaking out on hate... get in the way people will definitely be used to effect change....

[@Acin8sss]

Exactly

[@fadfudge4719]

How is he a real american by not standing up for our anthem? You must be missing large portions of your brain because there is no "truth" to what he said. Police brutality is extremely rare and oppression in the United States is a joke. Go over to a country with real oppression and then you can start talking. These liberals smh.

[@dr3armer]

+Fad Fudge nice factual argument there my friend. Did you know that over a hundred unarmed black men are killed at the hands of police? but this isn't an issue? did you know that blacks serve longer and harsher sentences than whites for committing the same crimes? that's the issues were addressing. no one is blaming all white people. no one is blaming all cops. if you truly loved your country you would fix the issues it has and he did the right thing bringing awareness to the issue. and like every civil rights movement. change WILL happen. goodbye and have a nice day.

[@fadfudge4719]

AJ lamar Police brutality is still extremely rare regardless. And by protesting and causing violence and not standing up for the national anthem is not the solution. Many blacks in the hood think that if they "stand up for themselves" by rejecting a police order is a good thing, ITS NOT. Thats why this extremely rare issue happens. Btw the people of the BLM movement do express hatred toward whites and cops, not all of them but there are some who do so.. Have a nice day

[@ikennao5299]

I feel bad for the successful black men in entertainment and sports, the political world telling them they should shut up and be great-full for what they been “allowed to have” speaking out will only make things complicated, one day these brothers would come together and teach black people how to live on less thereby being more.

[@ladiwaddell989]

Fr. “Allowed” it’s disgusting. Like please excuse me if I want to be able exercise my rights

[@politereminder6284]

"Be grateful!" that is what white supremacists love to say. 🙄

[@politereminder6284]

@Carl Ward Feel free to stop watching ( success to you with that)

[@jondough2940]

I wish all black people would drop out of professional sports and show the world how we're needed the most for America's entertainment industry

[@frankleach2557]

I'm so glad i watch this.

[@magdalenelileimaaruna2476]

Me too Dear. I'm so happy to watch this.

[@cathyreed6723]

I'm soooo glad I watched!!! He is so courageous!! May God Bless him!!

[@msain427]

RAISED BY A WHIT FAMILY, PAID MILLIONS BY WHITE COMPANIES... YOURE A STUPID SOB!!! FUCKING SHEEP

[@magdalenelileimaaruna2476]

@@msain427 Does it mean that bcoz he is raised by a white family he should not express his opinion on issues or he should not express his emotions about how he feels about such situation.

[@msain427]

@@magdalenelileimaaruna2476 he is a MULTIMILLIONAIRE!!!! OH THE COUNTRY IS SO RASCIST THAT IF YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO SOMETHING YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL NO MATTER YOUR COLOR!!! I LIVED IN 40 CITYS BY 18 ALWAYS HOMELESS, MY FATHER WAS ABUSIVE TO MOM AND US, HE COMMITTED SUICIDE WHEN I WAS 18.. STATISTICS SAY I SHOULD BE DEAD OR IN PRISON .. I DONT BLAME SOCIETY. THERE WERE 9 ... YES!! 9 UNARMED BLACKS KILLED BY POLICE IN 2019 BUT 7500 KILLED BY OTHER BKACKS AND 2500 BLACKS KILLED BY WHITE .. LAY OFF THE STUPID NARRATIVE!! BLACKS HAD IT BETTER IN 1940S 50S WHEN THEY WERE STILL THE PARTY FOR BLACKS AKA REPUBLICAN.. STOP CRYING LIKE A LIL BITCH! HE DOESN'T KNOW HE JUST PRETENDS TO BE OPPRESSED

[@padiyar]

Once person fighting for a cause lost everything sacrificed his career, but now we know why !!! Bravo one person can bring a change!

[@AxxedQMedia]

He went 3-16 in his last years as a starter and was benched on 2016 after going 1-10. He lost his job cus he sucks not for kneeling.

[@Peepbrother]

@Sherri Pie So how did Blaine Gabbert take over his starting job lol?

[@Peepbrother]

@Sherri Pie I'm sorry but if Cam doesn't have a job then Kap ain't getting one any time soon 😅

[@adolfmudau9956]

Atleast you listened..... Unfortunately someone got to die first for your to get it

[@adolfmudau9956]

We love you kap... Your so real

[@matthewconway1494]

Now i finally understand his point. He warned us, and half of us ignored his message. I have to admit I did ignored it, now I finally understand his message. Bring Colin back to the NFL, and R.i.P George Floyd

[@madduxno331]

Not sure there’s anything any of us can do about getting him a job in the nfl

[@patriotskingnation8084]

Is because trump is president , the commissioner is white , the owners are white and most GM and coaches are white

[@slip-n-rollboxing1826]

Respect for saying that

[@curleysam8601]

Matthew how can u ignore it,you must not b black,but either way...u dont care about a human life,wow

[@sollyparker3947]

No

[@tyusone01]

Why because he's speaking the absolute truth

[@ang7719]

Bye

[@Outlaw_j84]

We elect a black president who hasn't changed what some people want changed so how is Colin going to change anything we live in a country with 300 million plus there is always going to be shit goin down

[@jackmanfamsquad]

i think Sackerpick is just so use to the bench now he forgot to get up

[@thomas45081]

Your statement/ comment is accurate ... to me, Colin is a "public patriot" if anything, for standing up in his position to the injustices of this country, a country that actually disrespects what this country and our Constitution should stand for ... instead, a country of politically corporate controlled legislation and mass incarceration as well for corporate profiteering, and killing innocent citizens. - - Ranch Chimp Journal

[@diannasager]

He needs to grow the hell up! You make millions of dollars and you were given that freedom to get paid to PLAY A GAME!! These "people of color" being "targeted" by police are criminals who disrespect the law and don't listen to commands from an officer and get their asses shot for it! Stfu he can leave our country since he feels so disrespected! Bye bye!

[@thebaysgame4205]

Im so mad that he was hated for doing this 4 years ago. He was way ahead of everyone fighting oppression in this country by PEACEFULLY protesting and now America is GTA in real life.

[@faizaanfarookee7418]

“If you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote yourself to an ideal, and if they can't stop you, then you become something else entirely.“

[@DJ-vf7tb]

Yes....a spineless non American.

[@culturedat]

@@DJ-vf7tb stupid

[@Pistons2024]

He’s talking about what just happened in 2020 to George Floyd 3 years before it happened.

[@biglal15]

Someone who is holding a curling iron has more education than someone holding a gun....YES!

[@jazzmusic008]

The statement about police having less training requirements than cosmetologists in California is sadly true. profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/08/30/kaepernick-was-right-about-police-vs-cosmetology-training/ Just lost a friend who was attempting suicide and the cops were called to stop him and they shot him within less than a minute of arriving to the scene. The wife had called to get him help. Police came, started yelling at him, pointing their guns at him (he had no gun, but had a knife...cutting himself). He started walking towards them. They shot him 5 times. It all happened in less than one minute from the arrival of the officers. By the way, he was white. This issue is worse for people of color, but this is a UNIVERSAL issue we need to address. How can a cop make $243,000, be armed, and have only 6 months training?

[@conord1081]

If a person is coming at them with a knife the police can’t take that chance they are legally allowed to shoot!

[@2kass973]

@@conord1081 you happy when the kid in a black hoodie got shot racist pig

[@conord1081]

2k ass never said that

[@2kass973]

@@conord1081 yr on the racist pigs side go vote trump again

[@conord1081]

2k ass ur so dumb he’s not racist u idiot name something he said that was racist

[@professorswaggamuffin7572]

He had the chance to make a statement and he took that opportunity and did so eloquently and with tremendous courage. History will absolve him.

[@moalston4203]

He gave his career away and freakin was punished for speaking out and banned what kind shit is that

[@joet7136]

@@moalston4203 his career was at best stagnant, at worst in free fall. His remaining years would have been strictly as a back up.

[@moneycominin9133]

history thinks he’s retarded and there is no proof of anything in this video he is speaking 20 mins of bullshit he don’t even know what he talking about😭😭

[@lynnlobliner3933]

Unfortunately (a year later) the conversation is about kneeling or sitting than about the reasons he did it.

[@gabrielszohner6243]

THE REASON WAS BULL CRAP.......POLICE BRUTALITY IS NOT RACIST AFTER ALL......BLUE LIVES MATTER TOO !

[@OnTheBlackHandSide]

Lynn Lobliner Thank you. Anything to avoid the issues.

[@OnTheBlackHandSide]

Gabriel Szohner Shut the fuck up clown.

[@fifty9forty3]

Lynn Lobliner: He explained his reason for doing it but he should have chosen another way to do it. Disrespecting the anthem and flag publicly in this manner is insulting to a lot of people because they see it as an abuse of free speech and expression. Many of those people insulted are football fans. Liberal often say that "hate speech" is not free speech and they expect all to live up to that standard. If it disagrees with their thinking, it is hate speech. Lovers of the anthem and flag see kneeling for the anthem and flag as disrespectful and hateful and they are offended. "Unfortunately a year later" this is what the NFL, managers, coaches, the players and you still don't get. They can protest their grievances off the field in another manner without giving the figurative finger to the anthem, flag and people who venerate those things. In other words, plain and simply, "RESPECT THE ANTHEM AND FLAG" and we will have more respect for them. "Hate" is not free speech as the liberals remind us when they are offended.

[@Faith-Ministries]

Because there is no reason, ever notice same old sorry tired reasons, blacks have same opportunities as whites, cry me a river, thankfully the public as a whole DOES NOT SUPPORT IT

[@infume]

Couple of things: one, he knelt out of RESPECT for the feelings of veterans. He used to sit. Two, it's ridiculous for anyone who supports Donald Trump to oppose Kaepernick for disrespecting veterans. Trump insulted all P.O.W.s, which is majorly disrespectful to the military. If you don't understand this, it's because your justice metre is completely fucked.

[@Poohbearjc]

Kaepernick wasn’t just talking about African American people about police brutality, he said that people of color are targeted by cops more, which I believe is true, and if it’s not racism, then it’s fear, but he did say people who are oppressed and people who are affected by police brutality. He’s doing this for you too.

[@alonsogalindo1428]

It’s not that. I’m Hispanic and UNFORTUNATELY the majority of time we live in neighborhoods that are gang infested. Their is unfortunately a “profile” in these neighborhoods. They are either black, Hispanic. I don’t think cops wake up and hope “God thank you for today I’m going shake a Mexican or black down”

[@oldironsides4107]

The most violent cities are predominately black. When 8% of the population commits 60% of the violent crime and homicides there is a certain race and age group doing this and to each other for decades.

[@krisshipp241]

I hate how the media ask the same questions in different ways to try to make people say the wrong things.

[@moalston4203]

The media man I tell you

[@pishposh54321]

I now understand that this was not about disrespecting the flag, this was a peaceful protest to injustices to which I was ignorant. I now have a lot of respect for this man which I didn't have before. I encourage everyone to have an open heart to learn and empathize

[@jaybanks7476]

I respect u for being honest

[@troyt6532]

It is disrespecting the flag which stands for the entire country, not just part of it. I’m not against equality, just disrespecting the country. This is like hating one room in a house and burning the whole house instead of dealing with the one room.

[@billweir1745]

@@troyt6532 That is a terrible analogy.

[@troyt6532]

billweir1745 you come up with one that shows your opinion on it

[@billweir1745]

@@troyt6532 You don't need an analogy when you have real life to reflect on. He asked a veteran what he suggest he does in order to not disrespect the flag. How much more could he do? Just because you don't understand it doesn't make it disrespectful.

[@MichaelImo]

Sacrificed his job for the betterment of the people.. you had my respect before.. but watching this after the George Floyd incident has brought me to tears... I stop watching football a few years ago, and I don't think I can go back.

[@whiteknuckles48]

He didn't sacrifice anything. He got benched cause he sucked. Then he opted out of his contract. Not very smart of well spoken.

[@BeenLogic]

White Knuckles the team was trash relax

[@whiteknuckles48]

@@BeenLogic , correct crappernick helped the team be terrible.

[@BeenLogic]

White Knuckles no oline to help him

[@BeenLogic]

White Knuckles you a troll I get it tough guy behind the screen typical

[@RayTutajjr]

Martin Luther King would be proud of him.

[@gool728]

Yes

[@dfawkes55]

Colin Kaepernick took the right stance 4yrs ago. Today, in 2020, the USA should honor him for his stance. Colin showed bravery in realizing what his stance would cost him. He was prepared for it. Some people like money. Colin Kaepernick loved principal. He set a great example for us all.

[@AshLoRo]

I dont even Live in America. Iv been twice as a kid. And I am proud of this Young Man.

[@whiteknuckles48]

Stay out.

[@whiteknuckles48]

@Todd da savage 26 , sorry from Mexico. We didn't steal anything Amigo.

[@whiteknuckles48]

@Todd da savage 26 , your a prejudice, and racist yourself. Car

[@whiteknuckles48]

@Maysen G , actually I'm from Mexico came here in 1991. Became a citizen in 1996. I'm not going back. You can however amigo.

[@mattm2837]

You’re an idiot you have no idea what the real story with this guy. He’s a straight scam artist and just wants to play the victim card to make money. Plus when all this happened it’s funny he started doing this it was after he got benched for Blaine gabbert. He wanted to attention to change from being a wash up bust to being some “hero” then took it way too far. This guy is a straight a$$

[@E202-l6g]

Kap was exactly right! He will go down as a legend, a hero because he was so fkkn brave. To put that amount of money on the line tells you a lot. I was with him before but now with what is going on now ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾!!!!

[@adolfmudau9956]

How do you eat that amount with knee on your neck

[@rybread4203]

@@adolfmudau9956 huh

[@zentarmusic9088]

Ya know he was already rich, right?

[@omarthescriblomale8279]

He didnt put money 💵 on the line nike gave him a lot of money

[@elitebravesfan1014]

Why should we respect you if you don’t respect us?

[@yungmc8078]

"Stand for something, even if it costs you everything" I will NEVER forget Kaep's sacrifice and i love him for his courage!! Hands down the most courageous football player ive ever witnessed

[@illinoishasenteredthechat950]

Yung MC amen

[@notyobiz6207]

he tried to get his job back tho

[@yungmc8078]

@@notyobiz6207 sure, because he loves playing the game... just like brady wont retire, just like many others who play way past their primes... so what are u really trying to say?

[@yungmc8078]

@Skeptical Libertarian exactly what lies? Cuz police brutality is very much so still happening... and so many other injustices in the law... plz tell me what lies your talking about

[@notyobiz6207]

@@yungmc8078 can't sacrifice when u clearly want to keep doing it

[@jamesgerlach5577]

I’m watching this now .. for the 1st time 3 years later .and I’m so blown away about how correct he was .. Sir I owe you a Apology . You open many eyes . To me personal you belong in a history book next to Rosa and MLK .

[@nelscarlson5052]

I'm blown away how much money he makes of child slaves. That Nike money tho...

[@BlindVeganRescue]

I'm watching it for the first time and I'm blown away that he's even more misguided and hypocritical and ignorant than I thought.

[@BPuck42]

@@BlindVeganRescue literally😂

[@islandblader]

Don't EVER liken him to Rosa and MLK

[@jeffreymartens1963]

He’s completely incapable of articulating what it is he’s even protesting

[@BNA_Est.1988]

He gave y’all a 4 year heads up but nope!! Now you can’t go to Target 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TripMakeitknocc]

😭😭😭😭 facts

[@kyoakland]

facts

[@annafed2419]

I remember when this first happened quite sometime ago and I was much younger and surrounded by people who villianized him and only focused on him disrespecting America. I didn’t think my perspective on him would change but it did. I didn’t even know what he was kneeling for and now I do. Everything he said in this video was complete facts and very well thought out responses.

[@fight7626]

Kap was right all along. People are just starting to watch this interview. This interview was 4 years ago ! What Kap is saying is What Malcom X was saying and Martin Luther King was saying. He is the New Age Malcom X & Martin Luther King .

[@CurtisDensmore1]

MLK actually had something to say.

[@fight7626]

@@CurtisDensmore1 I can see why what I said sounds like I am comparing Kap with X and MLK, but I am not. MLK definitely had something to say. However I think Kap in this interview had something to say as well.

[@DaTrUtH969]

So well spoken. I can’t believe after this interview people still felt his intentions were to disrespect the flag

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

Um, maybe some people are Cuban and didn't like him praising their brutal dictator, Fidel Castro?

[@nelscarlson5052]

I wonder what everyone thinks about him making millions off the backs of child slaves in China. His principles are a lot like his arm, non existent

[@BlindVeganRescue]

I never cared or even thought about that. I disliked him and found him to be an ignorant hypocrite because: he only knelt after he got benched, he took Nikes money and they love slave labor and because he can call out his own country...best country on earth and can't find good in it but will wear shirts praising Castro. He's a misguided ignorant moron.

[@ComradeHB]

@@theoriginalthinker9199 Fidel is loved in Cuba

[@moneycominin9133]

he literally kneeled to disrespect the flag what are you talking about😭😭sound dumb

[@22jcmatias]

Came here right after I learned of the murder of George Floyd what a tragedy that a mans life was needs because some police officers are not qualified to protect and serve.

[@anthonyballard8228]

Why hasn’t everyone watched this?!? So frustrating.

[@rale3427]

He was on point wt the cop training tho cops need way more training and way better pay in certain areas .. that’s the government fault

[@hoodieso8858]

The Government doesn't supply cops bud

[@nickatnite16]

If you have evil intentions in your heart,police training is irrelevant. Once you're out on the street,you're going to do what u want to do,regardless of your training. There needs to be a systemic change across the nation ,officers need to face tougher consequence when the willfully choose to go against their oath

[@NeverSober8008]

nickatnite16 Increasing police pay and making it a more attractive career will bring better people into the profession

[@rale3427]

NeverSober I totally agree

[@jeffhampton7405]

@@nickatnite16 Agreed. After what I've seen the last month - and what Black people have seen their whole lives - I don't even know if police reform is possible. We need a whole new approach.

[@themagnificentcaptianwootw9141]

Boy did the media fool me..... I can't believe I haven't found this video sooner good to see what's right

[@nyrz]

Hahahhaahahhaha

[@f.b.i7408]

Yeah right! Your just going with tha crowd

[@f.b.i7408]

Maysen G what are you talking about? I can’t even read you’re sentence(s). You just throw periods and commas in front of random words.

[@f.b.i7408]

Maysen G Its ok widdle boy. Did we hurt yur widdle feewings?

[@robh23a1]

Now people want to listen

[@specterofcommunism7304]

@Bill Bill So you tell us to protest peacefully and when Kap does it you have a problem with it? We riot because of the same issue and you say "why can't you protest peacefully." Sounds like racism to me. You people would've hated MLK too

[@zachrizzo6525]

Being a reporter there is something they will remember the rest of their lives

[@jahpetemo]

They interviewed an idiot?

[@ashleypisarts]

@@jahpetemo I hope you don’t mean that Colin is an idiot; if so, leave. We don’t want your negativity here.

[@jahpetemo]

@@ashleypisarts i will leave, but it was idiotic of him to kneel for our countries flag like he did there are other times for that

[@jasonwalsh3267]

@@jahpetemo I think it shows a lot about a person that they care more for a flag of clothe.. than actual human beings. But then again I also imagine its hard for people to feel what others actually feel on a daily basis.

[@garyisaacrivera5283]

Watch him make a come back now! That’d be lit

[@wallybagels4669]

NFL team: ah yes can’t wait to pay the 33 year old qb who hasn’t played a down of football in 4 years

[@cmny_15]

Wally Bagels He has been training for the past 4 years he might be ready

[@ProvenHueMan]

crazyjoe Tranning Elite top two ? What kinda drugs u smoking ?

[@moalston4203]

@franks pizza shop pizza hell yeah a superbowl was nearly in his hands

[@Ihatejoeygallo]

I mean it's not like he was and is a terrible qb Jerry rice said he sucked

[@xavierlamar2453]

2:02 For the ones saying Kaepernick is disrespecting the soldiers he is clearly saying he is not trying to disrespect our soldiers, in fact he clearly says that our soldiers are fighting for us to have liberty freedom and justice for EVERYONE and when you have blacks facing systematic oppression in the US, our soldiers are dying in vein.

[@judahmourneth3211]

America hates when you show and tell them They're flaws ...love denying shit

[@cefb8923]

Plot twist: most countries have these issues You don't learn that on Snapchat and Instagram though, so let's act like its not happening.

[@overshare7]

Do ppl see why now?

[@jamesmayden2155]

No. Unfortunately not. Look at some of the comments in this thread.

[@angelofajioli6244]

Its crazy how much sense this video makes now and no one even noticed 3 years ago

[@MDOT005]

What I don't understand about this is how he was so clear on his motives and they still fucked up the narrative...

[@torrienculberson6517]

Faxxxxxx bro👏🏾

[@mikedeery7439]

A peaceful and powerful way to draw attention to an important issue. Whether you agree or not, conversation is vital. Media bias and spin is not.

[@Iamlegend-94]

Wow this interview aged real well

[@matreyles]

Definitely applies to 100% of what he said thru and thru

[@BG33917]

I respect the fact ppl are commenting that now they understand but the premise wasn’t that hard to understand i respect but I’m still dissapointed it’s sad it took people protesting violently to bring the awareness of the issue

[@CCEddieCC]

When Fox News shows the vilified side of the story it’s hard for them. Trust me I watch fox. They never put this video on their program. I don’t think they put it on their program until he actually knelt and they had Jon Bauer on their program

[@zah936]

Because this was misreported by media. They did not hear their side of the story.

[@deasiawright3109]

He should be given a lot more respect then he’s gotten for using his platform to bring awareness to social injustices that have affected the lives of black people everyday.He should be regarded as a hero for all the sacrifices he's made to make people more conscious to whats been happening in our society for centuries .Colin Kaepernick is a hero in my book as far as i'm concerned.

[@kennystephens6602]

Agree completely. I also agree the police obviously target blacks far more than whites. But they kill white folks unjustly too and it gets no coverage because we are white... I think we all need to come together. These paid vacations after killing people need to 🛑.

[@Abstrack23]

It's shocking some folks still don't understand what his motive is. He isn't disrespecting veterans that sacrifice their lives protecting our country, he is making a statement towards police brutality that hasn't been improved since day one. Justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor;

[@jsociety4964]

2:13 is the part he says about people in the military who served their country were murdered unjustly this is the truth

[@LEX-yd4if]

@Cyrus the great I will take it deeper, Satan rules the world through governments and has blinded the minds of unbelievers. 1 John 5:19 and Revelation 12:9. Jesús never preached or taught to kill, not even your enemies so which God does the US represent and have on their money? Satan the Devil

[@davidhuerta7263]

@@LEX-yd4if unless its fighting the good fight which is what their doing

[@wiserdaley6624]

Wow! This man is serious about his beliefs.

[@denisceballos9745]

My eyes are open now. Now I understand exactly what you were talking about. Colin Kaepernick is vindicated.

[@brysoncolleb6284]

I came here after the cop killed Floyd with a knee

[@CurtisDensmore1]

Great

[@BradLad56]

It was the drugs.

[@AJDMedia]

@@BradLad56 This didn't age well.

[@deliavivero7181]

This is what Leadership sounds and looks like. God bless CK may his voice be Heard for all of us.

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

Some people are so gullible. This man praised a brutal dictator like Fidel Castro! Ask a Cuban what they think of kaeperdick.

[@135jh]

I cant believe that there have been so many reporters over the last two years who say that they want to hear him speak. He said all he needed to in this video.

[@d.n.adatniccalexxx]

Facts

[@novasniper8073]

They called him a mad man. Now hes got people apologizing. Sadly it took nearly 4 years.

[@eanumex3788]

4 years and a man's life.....smh

[@msxmurda2385]

Colin has the courage to fight for his convictions...something A LOT of so-called “patriotic” Americans will not do. Republicans have a different (and sometimes absurd) notion of what patriotism means. This is the bottom line of the polarization within the United States.

[@burns83]

"That'll just prove my point"

[@lisamaples2]

EVERYTHING HE SAID ITS TRUE!!!!! Now they talking about it, it’s ashame George, Breonna, Aubrey, etc etc etc etc been killed behind everything he said😭😭😭😭😭

[@kamal-hg5jg]

This is why we are taking a knee today.

[@experiment221]

i love liberals lmfao, the true evil of this country

[@yoseftsion7667]

Very courageous brother! Very few people sacrifice everything for others.

[@bergsonfleuriste3819]

Just watched it. He was very explicit about that 4 years ago. A lot of progress could have been made... A very brave man. He was willing to sacrifice his career for this cause since the beginning. May God bless him beyond measure!

[@danielsoto8601]

Nah he only did it for spot light. He can care less about any minorities. He talks about how our police abuse their power but yet praises Fidel Castro! He is the biggest hypocrite!

[@ianroth7178]

This man is a hero.

[@ianroth7178]

@Skeptical Libertarian how

[@ianroth7178]

#firstamendment and he has every right to stand against racism in America.

[@ianroth7178]

@Skeptical Libertarian He is kneeling for equality due to racism and police brutality in the United States. So many soldiers died for this country to allow Colin to kneel. He's basically a modern Martin Luther King Jr. #Hero

[@ianroth7178]

How is the black lives matter movement “vile lies”? The black lives matter movement is just promoting black rights due to the racism in the United States which is totally fine with me. The black community deserves a platform to fight the police brutality and the criminal justice system. Personally, I see no harm in protesting against racism and injustices in America just as long as they do it peacefully #1st amendment right. Kapernixk is kneeling for his fallen brothers and against racism in the United States PEACEFULLY. What’s wrong with that? If you don’t believe me watch Kaepernicks interview on kneeling to gather more information.

[@marshalhilton6565]

@Skeptical Libertarian how u feel now u fucking bum? People like you are the problem it's not Colin

[@coronado19868]

Amazing, He will go down in History. He will be Remember forever like MLK, Malcom X

[@islandblader]

Please do not compare this man to those people. Hes not even close.

[@Zappy229]

They actually did shit,what the fuck did this man do to help.

[@CalebBoyd718]

Zachary Berwin he stood up for what he believed in despite being viewed in a negative light by others. I stand with Kap and I hope you do too.

[@islandblader]

@@Zappy229 nothing but bitch about the world and spew hateful things about America.

[@XX-121]

down in history as a bigger idiot than MC Hammer for throwing away the chance he had to make something of his life. what a waste.

[@truthspeaker1102]

Hes such a very intelligent and well spoken man. Much Respect to him.

[@susboy7927]

That’s so cap

[@FormulaE30]

@@susboy7927 your just a racist fuck

[@UHN]

@@FormulaE30 if you believe in this man you do not know racism

[@richardorozco7923]

Thank you . He is very false.

[@JPVNG67]

With people like this...maybe there s a chance for usa

[@RabbitholeIsrael]

the way he answers the questions shows me he thought it through. Not something he decided before the game. More like something that festered for a while

[@millieatcentralcagarden9764]

There is no question he was meant to go through all this. God has been guiding him! Wish he plays again with a team that really sees his talent as a player. Had to listen to his words after all what's happened. Who is watching this in June 2020?

[@FatPigInTheHouse]

There's no such thing as god, we need to be better humans

[@theodorecoleman2063]

much respect. it's hard to stand up for what's right. Especially when you are a black man in America you are not suppose to have your own voice. I respect the military people who put their life on the line. I just want us all to be treated fairly...

[@M3Atelier-Initiative]

It never gets old. This interview will be in the Smithsonian.

[@lamardavis5839]

This is more relevant then ever right now.

[@AbuMarco23]

Interview that will stand the test of time.

[@sda7669]

I’m a Trump supporter and I support standing for the anthem. At the same time, I give credit to this young man for bringing awareness. He is correct. Police brutality needs to stop against all races.

[@skilled-person]

you support a racist Trump, how i know he's racist ? because he said it on camera.

[@RobertMOdell]

This guy is very well spoken. Good to see he has a brain. It makes we want to follow him a little even though I don't watch NFL.

[@moneycominin9133]

your very unintelligent he has the opposite of a brain he’s more mentally challenged

[@Easypickens14]

@@moneycominin9133 someones mad responding to a 5 yr old comment LOLLLL

[@takeofftv3204]

@@moneycominin9133 lmfao ur an idiot buddy Kap worth more than ur whole family true

[@demoradio68]

STILL VALID NOW TODAY 😔

[@mycryptodance4353]

Karla S Robbins just like the Word of God

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@mycryptodance4353 LMAo not even. close, get that shit out of here

[@mycryptodance4353]

LudicrousKid ok ok, I was tripping, lol

[@loravipperman3061]

Make no mistake, this man will go down in history for taking a stand, for using his celebrity voice to be heard on a huge national stage and knowingly put his career and entire livelihood on a thin red line for the sake of good. Now THAT is bravery.

[@sunsparkle8443]

Yeah, he sure is brave. It's ironic that most people who deride this man are people who would never have the guts to stand up for what they believe in. They hide their cowardice by saluting the flag insincerely, and use it as a tool to persecute innocent people, especially children.

[@83nickson]

I envy this brother for his courage to stand for justice.

[@racksfirst3287]

He bigger than the NFL NOW GOATED🏋🏿‍♂️🐐

[@syko567890]

Colin is a real man.

[@UltimateGamer3D]

No he isn't. He's an ungrateful shit.

[@andyappleton3353]

Colon Kaperprick receives millions of dollars through NFL contracts that are taxed by the US government. He's paying for the American way of governance and going home to cry in his mansion. If this piece of racist shit doesn't support America, then he should stop paying US taxes and leave the country. I'd like to see where he goes.

[@frecklefingers]

你是弱智

[@andyappleton3353]

Colon Kaperprick

[@iam_80sbaby]

+Eli Chandler word

[@robesterd8132]

This gives me chills man. This man spoke from the heart, laid it all out unapologetically. The courage this took, the world will cherish you Colin, we will never forget!!! Some say that he was going to get cut anyway, but what they don’t understand is that if he kept silent, he would’ve went on to make 15 mill plus as a bridge QB, backup, or starter. QBs like Ryan Fitzpatrick and Case Keemun (who are decent but not even in the same stratosphere at their peak as kAP) made around 15 to 20 mill, if Colin had stayed silent, he would still be making a lot of money in the leauge!

[@andrejamison2723]

Not true. He is not being honest.

[@benberg4018]

​@@andrejamison2723 u even know why he took the knee

[@laryjohnson5736]

Why are you pretending to be someone else colon? lol

[@scheildenetienne2218]

2020 Same situation he told us and lost his job #Ripfloyd

[@moalston4203]

@Carl Ward wth? Dude politics and sports go together

[@donchills11]

*Drew Brees has left the chat*

[@wakeupamericaandresist2413]

Love you Colin, I’d rather see Colin take a Knee on the field than to see a video of Colin taking a knee on the neck by some cop. Love you Colin And I’m an old white dude. But a real man can recognize another real man. Much respect

[@thenatureboy846]

Do you apologize for your privilege yet?

[@desertmonsoon1]

From one white man to another. I respect you, sir. This country is full of no good manipulative bigots that think they are better than everyone else. They fear equality. Thank you, for being a good man.

[@Cjj1270]

U sound like a homosexual

[@dslam1680]

sacrificed his career ... he was 27 when he made this stand ... thats prime yr`s for a NFL QB ... fuck an apology the NFL owe this man some fucking money ... smh #justiceforfloyd #paykaepernick