Hey Everybody!!!
So I'm posting a couple of decent articles written from two different outlets about Colin Kaepernick, and his recent decision to no longer participate in singing the National Anthem.
I'm sure you've heard/read/watched plenty of things pertaining to this subject, and may or may not have your own opinion on the matter, and that is perfect. Bring your opinions and ideas to the consideration of these two articles.
One article goes in head over heels for Kaepernick, but still manages to present the context of inequality that he is standing up against very nicely:
http://theundefeated.com/features/kaepernick-is-asking-for-justice-not-peace/
While the other presents the events ultimately in support of the cause, it considers the situation with a fairly critical eye on everything:
http://reason.com/blog/2016/08/28/is-49ers-qb-colin-kaepernick-right-to-si
In addition to the questions propounded at the end of the second article:
"What do you think? Is Kaepernick taking a bold stand for equal treatment under the law? Or a spoiled brat? And is America a uniquely awful country whose flag and anthem should not be respected during ceremonial activities?"
consider these as well:
Is there an undeniable under/over tone of racial inequality that has championed our society?
Is it only a question of racism? What is the definition of classism? In America there are scaffolds that people can locate to move around on the social ladder; does it become a discrimination of class then, when individuals gain a sense of entitlement once they've "ascended"? What creates that entitlement?
What is your definition of the American Dream?
We live in (arguably) the best country in the world, so what can we do as individuals to make it feel that way?
If you have time and end up reading this before class, that would be great. If not, we're gonna do it in class together anyway! See you guys tonight!!!
david
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