Take a Knee Discussion by Desiree Tamez https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7 Fishbowl Discussion en-us 2018-10-12 13:15:42 UTC 2026-01-30 23:37:33 UTC hello@padlet.com desiree_tamez https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292341615 When watching a game on tv and the anthem is on do you stand and stop doing everything else ]]> 2018-10-12 19:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292341615 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292341876 no i don't im not at the same pleace]]> 2018-10-12 19:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292341876 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342020 I like johns point about finding a different and more appropriate way to protest ]]> 2018-10-12 19:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342020 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342082 yeah what you said]]> 2018-10-12 19:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342082 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342170 I agree with john, We have the freedom and the rights to do what we want but there are limits that you have as a person. ]]> 2018-10-12 19:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342170 desiree_tamez https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342483 What would be a more effective way for him to protest and make his point ]]> 2018-10-12 19:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342483 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342510 But is it illegal to force someone to stand for the national anthem?]]> 2018-10-12 19:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342510 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342618 I disagree with the phrase its a big statement, It may be right to him but its not just him in the country ]]> 2018-10-12 19:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342618 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342697 It is a better way to protest whether than being violent but there is better ways to do it. I don't understand how the flag has anything to do with the flag. It is his right to do that but I think it is not appropriate. ]]> 2018-10-12 19:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342697 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342716 I think its okay for people to protest just not during the national anthem. They can make a statement in a different way. They could protest to the police office that he is protesting for. ]]> 2018-10-12 19:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292342716 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343005 Especially if you are getting paid so much money than other people. ]]> 2018-10-12 19:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343005 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343026 but people take things different ways ]]> 2018-10-12 19:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343026 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343073
Protest had nothing to do with the military so I believe it was unrespectful to  kneel during the national anthem that is honoring the military. 
]]> 2018-10-12 19:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343073 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343112 its true that this seems to be one of the easiest ways to get people's attention]]> 2018-10-12 19:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343112 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343249 so you can't say that it was peaceful if it made this much of a problem just so he can stand up for one man]]> 2018-10-12 19:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343249 desiree_tamez https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343307 that is a great point how do we define a peaceful protest?]]> 2018-10-12 19:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343307 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343335 but he never did any violence, or supported violence]]> 2018-10-12 19:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343335 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343408 i agree with emma because the flag has nothing to do with racism ]]> 2018-10-12 19:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343408 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343433 He stood up for what he believed in ]]> 2018-10-12 20:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343433 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343454 in fact he protested violence]]> 2018-10-12 20:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343454 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343494 i think that he wanted attention]]> 2018-10-12 20:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343494 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343608 think about it in this way people dont make changes by being silent and not doing things in public and I understand that its at the work place but he still did his job he doesn't get paid to stand around ]]> 2018-10-12 20:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343608 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343759 i think that kneeling is showing more division in a time when we are supposed to be coming together as a country. when they are supposedly protesting the division of police brutailty. they are kind of doing the opposite of what they are trying prove ]]> 2018-10-12 20:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343759 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343774 But most NFL players are doing this not because of their military but because of the diversity in the country]]> 2018-10-12 20:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343774 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343801 I'm not saying he supported violence im saying that all the people in the circle are saying it was a peaceful protest but how is it when he had to pay money for it and you cant just say you have to stand up for what you believe in because that is 1 opinion and how do you know why that what he wanted to prove ]]> 2018-10-12 20:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343801 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343842 Colin K has a super big following on social media and everyone is already super political so why no add to it. He's still going to get it across if he goes to march]]> 2018-10-12 20:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343842 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343965 kneeling is better than sitting it's more respectful. and why would they fire someone for using their human right of freedom of speech ]]> 2018-10-12 20:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292343965 desiree_tamez https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344054 In sports athletes typically knee for injured athletes, and it is seen as a sign as respect... food for thought ]]> 2018-10-12 20:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344054 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344066 No one sits during the national anthum ]]> 2018-10-12 20:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344066 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344156 Yes they kneel for them not during the national anthem ]]> 2018-10-12 20:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344156 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344183 we are praising the ones who died for our freedom though ]]> 2018-10-12 20:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344183 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344196 They can not be fired for kneeling because they are using their first amendment.  ]]> 2018-10-12 20:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344196 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344267 It's definitely not an appropriate place or time to protest because the national anthem was made for America and if you don't agree with how only some of America is, then why even cause drama in America, where you're living?]]> 2018-10-12 20:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344267 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344519 yes he wanted attention, but he wanted attention for an issue]]> 2018-10-12 20:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344519 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344633 How was that an oppurtunity he has no clue how other people were feeling he did this for himself ]]> 2018-10-12 20:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344633 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344715 just because not all america has these problems doesn't mean it's not a problem that needs to be adressed ]]> 2018-10-12 20:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344715 desiree_tamez https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344735 Has Colin K's original message gotten lost in all the media and the debates ]]> 2018-10-12 20:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344735 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344762 Yes it has]]> 2018-10-12 20:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344762 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344825 no i think that everyone knows what he wanted out of doing this]]> 2018-10-12 20:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344825 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344889 does he have no Idea how other people feel? I think the fact he stood up for this issue proves he understands other people's suffering a little]]> 2018-10-12 20:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344889 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344908 We stand for the National Anthem because of what unites us not what divides us]]> 2018-10-12 20:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292344908 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345097 but we should still adress what the problem  is ]]> 2018-10-12 20:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345097 desiree_tamez https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345112 If we stand for the national anthem should we follow all rules that go with the flag. Someone look at the rules that go along with the flag]]> 2018-10-12 20:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345112 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345273 2018-10-12 20:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345273 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345275 yes at least some, we shouldnt be able to burn or rip the flag ]]> 2018-10-12 20:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345275 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345282 We also set an example for the next gereration]]> 2018-10-12 20:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345282 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345318 hand on heart, hats off, people in uniform saluting]]> 2018-10-12 20:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345318 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345394 I feel like he wasnt protesting for other people and that what they keep saying you have no clue who he was doing it for what if that is what he wanted you to think so he didn't lose his job and get a lot of hate he could be hiding the truth ]]> 2018-10-12 20:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345394 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345439 The flag should never be displayed with the union (stars) down, unless as a signal of dire distress. Theflag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise. The flagshould never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.]]> 2018-10-12 20:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345439 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345717 I totally agree with CJ ]]> 2018-10-12 20:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345717 21meghan_wills https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345875 I just don't think we should be kneeling during the national anthem, protest in another way. We are free to protest, just don't disrespect people who are fighting to protect our country in the process. I am all for standing for what you believe in, but there are people who serve this country and died. My grandfathers, and great grandfathers, have all fought to give us this freedom that we have today. I am not going to say freedom of speech is bad, but do it in a way that won't disrespect those who are brave enough to fight for you.]]> 2018-10-12 20:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345875 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345992 But from most veterans their reactions are mostly positive. they fought for our right to have freedom of speech and that is what was being expressed when kneeling]]> 2018-10-12 20:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345992 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345993 agreed ]]> 2018-10-12 20:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292345993 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292346151 I think it would be very disrespectful to the people that have fought for our country and for Colin to kneel during the national anthem isn’t right. I mean he does believer in what he believes in but nobody has believed him. Colin shouldn’t have knelt and other players shouldn’t have knelt either with him. Colin was getting paid so much money before when he was getting. ]]> 2018-10-12 20:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292346151 21meghan_wills https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292346263 Well even if there are those who support. That does not make it right. "What is popular isn't always right, What is right isn't always popular." ]]> 2018-10-12 20:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292346263 https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292346318 if no one ever protest or speaks for what they believe than no one would have equal rights anyway no blacks would be in the same schools as whites sure he could have taken it to other social media but whos going to listen if you just talk I know I don't watch the news I know people tune out when others are talking so instead of using words he showed how he felt with actions which is something we are told to do a lot. he's standing up for what he believes in which is something most of us wish we had the social ability to do ]]> 2018-10-12 20:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/desiree_tamez/i5rrs33dbfb7/wish/292346318