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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (1153752)8/2/2019 12:49:10 AM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1576660
 
" Explain why you put Japanese-Americans in concentration camps"
Fear and anger in the wake of Pearl Harbor prompted the Republican governor of California to request it.
en.wikipedia.org

People aren't disrespecting soldiers; that's Trump's lie. Here's what Kapernick had to say about why.

"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder."
nfl.com

Here's why he started to take a knee, instead of sitting.

The Veteran And NFL Player Who Advised Kaepernick To Take A Knee
September 9, 2018
5:46 PM ET

Retired Army Green Beret Nate Boyer is the man who first convinced Colin Kaepernick to kneel during the national anthem. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin
npr.org

"actively disrespect ...police officers today"
Respect has to be earned.