The issue isn't that these players took a knee during the national anthem.  The issue is that in 2017 it is still necessary to protest for equality, to protest to put an end to the racism and prejudice.  It was a silent, peaceful protest, which is their legal right.  You are only offended if you choose to be.  Are you equally offended by the people who are still walking to their seats while the anthem is playing?  How about the ones in line to use the bathroom or get a beer?  Are you equally offended when you see a ragged flag flying over a business or on a car?  You want to make this about veterans?  What have you done for a homeless vet?  What pressure have you brought on your representatives to clean up the mess that is the VA?  What have you done but whine and complain and threaten never to watch a bunch of guys play a game or threaten to burn your jerseys, etc.?  If the answer is nothing, sit down and shut up.