I may be oversimplifying here but for my 2 cents... this issue reveals a lack of empathy.


Person A: Loves America and believes that kneeling during the NA is disrespectful to the Flag and America.

Person B: Loves America but is concerned enough by the injustice toward African American men that he feels compelled to demonstrate that in a very noticable way. Understands that others may find the protest offensive but believes the cause justifies the action.

Person A: Does not understand what is in the heart or mind of that protester nor does s/he want to understand. Kneeling is disrespectful. It is either black or it is white... there are no shades of gray. Either you are respectful or you are not.

Person B: Is pressured by the highest levels of the land to submit and comply but still feels as if the injustice is too disturbing to ignore so continues to exercise what he believes are his first amendment rights.