text: " Yes, it drew attention but it also drew away from the message."
  
  That is exactly why I think kneeling to send a message was a bad idea.  A majority of the talk has been about the action, not the message. 
  
  But even though I disagree that kneeling is an appropriate way to send a message, I support their right to do so. Forcing people to stand, or recite the pledge reminds me of Hilter's Germany.  Colorado CHristian can order their students to stand but they can not order what the students feel in their hearts.