Kiszla forgot to mention the players kneeling were black and were protesting against police brutality and murder of black americans. Kneeling during the anthem seems appropriate and patriotic given the issue. What is more patriotic that expressing your first amendment rights? The first amendment mentions protesting the government if you feel the government doesn't represent you. It seems a lot of white folks just want these black boys to shut up and play ball. Because forcing someone to "respect" the flag and stand is now considered patriotic in the land of the free and home of the brave. Even if you don't feel you have the same rights as everyone else. It seems being forced to stand certainly reinforces the idea that you don't have the same rights and your voice must be silenced. This is a really difficult concept but, Black lives actually do matter, in the same way other lives matter. Black opinions matter. The players give them that voice? Why take away their rights?