Jerry, these kids have seen BLM protests with riots and looters for years. They did not copy that behavior. They chose to copy the peaceful, respectful protest. They aren't committing crimes, breaking any rules or laws or causing LEO to don riot gear, tear gas, batons, shoot rubber bullets or fire departments & EMS to respond to citywide violence. They didn't do any of that. That behavior has been seen on tv since the LA riots with Rodney King to the Baltimore riots. They CHOOSE not to copy, emulate or perpetuate any of that. They chose to kneel. 
This is the perfect example why we must hold Pro Athletes to high standards. Good or bad, our children watch and emulate their role models.  Our Pro Athletes that commit domestic violence, rape, assaults, DUI, DWI, manslaughter, theft and murder have modeled that behavior for years. No one said anything. One NFL kneels and suddenly the entire nation is outraged but Americans won't tolerate THAT. I am proud of  ASD and West. I support freedom.