They kneel because they feel that the anthem represents a government and justice system that doesn't treat people fairly. Poor get the electric chair for murder, the rich get bail and home monitoring. Poor gets 25 yrs in prison for robbing a few thousand from a bank, Wells Fargo gets no jail, no trial, just a small fine for robbing clients and customers of identity and millions from illegal scamming of fees to prop up bottom line. See the problem? Thats what this is all about.