As anyone who watched any TV at all on Sunday should know, the National Anthem protest debate has broken its tether and is loose among the NFL at large. Players took a knee or gave the raised fist salute in Seattle; Glendale, AZ; and Kansas City. And we’ll surely see more tonight when the Rams visit Santa Clara to take on the 49ers.
The founder of the movement, Colin Kaepernick, has said that he will once again sit out the Anthem. This of course has caused much wailing and gnashing of teeth.
All of this fuss over an old English drinking song with lyrics by an 18th Century slaveholder who was being held on a British warship when he wrote it. But that’s America — except for jazz and bluegrass, we suck at creating original music.
Anyway, this just in: KATE UPTON IS PISSED. Like a beauty pageant contestant answering a question on “What America means to me,” Upton wrote a rather lengthy post on her Facebook page condemning all those who won’t stand for The Star-Spangled Banner. Here are some excerpts from her manifesto:
“In my opinion, the national anthem is a symbolic song about our country. It represents honoring the many brave men and women who sacrifice and have sacrificed their lives each and every single day to protect our freedom. Sitting or kneeling down during the national anthem is a disgrace to those people who have served and currently serve our country.”
Her main beef seems to be with the Miami Dolphins — four of their players, among them running back Arian Foster, kneeled during the Anthem on Sunday in Seattle. She included a photo of those players with her post.
“Sitting down during the national anthem on September 11th is even more horrific. Protest all you want and use social media all you want. However, during the nearly two minutes when that song is playing, I believe everyone should put their hands on their heart and be proud of our country for we are all truly blessed.”
Well, some more than others. #Breasts.
But it didn’t take long for an actual veteran to log in to her page and give her a spanking:
Richard S Singleton As a veteran I couldn’t disagree with you more. I didn’t put my life on the line for freedom for the few, I did it for freedom for all. These people are using the 1st amendment rights to make a point. A right that applies to all Americans whether you or I agree with them or not. I don’t have to approve or even like how someone chooses to exercise their rights but I’ll be damned if i will deny them or let anyone else deny them that freedom. This is what a real patriot does, they stand up for all.
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Above please see Ms. Upton honoring America in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.