Many people are letting their feelings be known about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refusing to stand for the National Anthem during a game, citing some of the country's ongoing issues regarding race and politics.
Various callers to the Sam Bourquin Show including Al in Akron, Dave in Akron, and Sandy in Ellet discussed their thoughts on the situation and if he could have done something differently to invoke change.
"I think we're spoiled because we have a guy in this area who does speak out on social issues, but goes about it the right way," Al said, speaking of LeBron James.
Dave, a veteran himself, says he doesn't sit with well with people who disrespect the anthem or the flag, but he doesn't understand why people carry on conversations, do not remove their hat, or not in the moment during the National Anthem.
Sandy in Ellet offered her thoughts, saying she does not like what is going on in our country, however, she feels that Colin Kaepernick has to come up with a better way to bring about change.
One of the men who stood for social change was former Olympian Dr. John Carlos, who stood on the podium raising his black-gloved fist in the air, along with fellow Olympian Tommie Smith after the 200 meter dash in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.
Carlos and Smith, both African-American athletes raised their fists in what was deemed a "Black Power salute," but both men said it was a"human rights salute."
"This young man (Kaepernick) didn't say he wanted to leave America, he wasn't being anti-America, he just wanted to shed some light as to what's going on in this country," Carlos said.
For the full interview with Dr. Carlos, listen below.