At today’s Dolphins-Seahawks game in Miami, several Dolphins were spotted kneeling during the national anthem:
Several Dolphins players, including Arian Foster, knelt during the national anthem. https://t.co/VJj8eRRXu7 pic.twitter.com/MXdCI4uI0t
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 11, 2016
Supermodel Kate Upton declared this “unacceptable”:
This is unacceptable. You should be proud to be an American. Especially on 9/11 when we should support each other. https://t.co/qFozwaH9Bu
— Kate Upton (@KateUpton) September 11, 2016
Protest&speak ur mind whenever u want but during the 120secs you should support the people who protect our freedom. https://t.co/qFozwaH9Bu
— Kate Upton (@KateUpton) September 11, 2016
Yes!
Earlier in the day, Kate shared an Instagram photo posted by her boyfriend, MLB star Justin Verlander. The caption reads:
I choose to stand. Remembering all those who lost their lives 15 years ago on 9/11. Also, the countless who’ve given their lives defending our freedom here at home. #NeverForget #PatriotDay
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKOX967AePJ/
The Seahawks made a statement at the game as well, standing arm-in-arm during the National Anthem as a way of both honoring the flag and making a statement on the need to address racial issues in America:
Video of the #Seahawks standing arm in arm (beneath the flag in this view) during the national anthem. pic.twitter.com/KWWx5sxdnt
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) September 11, 2016
The Seahawks stood and linked arms during the national anthem: https://t.co/f1syxcEVkF
— SB Nation (@SBNation) September 11, 2016
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