The American Flag and History

 

Kneeling have became a big issue lately in the sports world.  Many people thought it would go away eventually but man were they wrong. If anything, many more athletes are taking a knee during the national anthem and people are outraged. If we're going to be honest the people who are outraged are the uneducated and patriotic white supremacist. 

Be prepared to be educated as I take you back to history class.  I'm going to break everything down little by little and explain everything to the best of my ability. 

THE FLAG 

• Betsy Ross reported that she sewed the first American Flag in 1776. 
• The Continental Congress passed the first flag act on June 14, 1777. 
• Today the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.

To read more about the flag go here; The American Flag

 THE FLAG AND THE MILITARY

So what does the United States flag have to do with the Military? If you want to be honest with yourself, then nothing other than pride of a country that tortured, raped, and lynched African Americans, and lets not forget the Holocaust. This was back then and have nothing to do with the Military now. Those who adore the flag simply adore it because they love America. However with all of the racism and injustice that's happening all over again, you cannot ignore nor erase history. 

"KNEELING" IS DISRESPECTFUL TO WHOM? 

There's no disrespect what so ever. People who talk about "kneeling" disrespecting Veterans are the same people who ignore the fact that African American Veterans were murdered after serving this country. African American Veterans were treated very poorly and it still happens in America in 2017. But nobody cares to talk about that, those who are outraged atleast. If they think "kneeling" is disrespectful to Veterans, but the lynching of African American Veterans are not, something truly disturbing is going on. The least people could do is acknowledge what happened and if they really care about Veterans, give these murdered Veterans a proper memorial ceremony and the recognition they deserve. Maybe that would be a good starting point if you ask me.