Some of the NFL’s anthem-kneelers have expressed frustration that their critics – caught up in issues like troops, veterans and Francis Scott Key – are missing their real message. They want people to get past the patriotic themes and hear what they’re saying about police officers.
For once I agree with them. Far too many critics of the anthem-kneelers are totally missing the point by defending the honor of the flag or the Star Spangled Banner. Anthem-kneeling has nothing to do with that.