San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is getting a lot of heat from different athletes, NFL fans and many more for not standing for the national anthem. Fans have criticized him,= and even recorded burning his football jerseys and posted them on social media. I think this criticism that he’s getting is exactly what he deserves for his actions.

The national anthem isn’t just a song, it’s a tribute to the men and women who have sacrificed themselves to defend our country, and they deserve the respect of every American because they all fought for us. Some people say that veterans fought for that right, the right to do whatever you want, but to not stand for the anthem is low-class. I think Kaepernick has the right to speak his mind and think whatever he wants of this country, but he needs to respect this country. The anthem is not just about our country, it’s a salute to the veterans who fought for our freedoms, and we should be grateful for them. We can’t thank our veterans enough, so the least we can do is stand for the national anthem, which is what Colin Kaepernick needs to do.