Why Have Liberals Largely Ignored the Anti-American Conduct of an NFL Star?

Several months ago, Colin Kaepernick, a sometimes starting quarterback for the lowly (this season) San Francisco 49ers, received widespread media attention for refusing to stand for the National Anthem.  Kaepernick, a black man raised by a white couple, explained his actions as a rebuke to what he considered American racism. 

The general media’s reaction to his conduct was that while it was disrespectful toward the national flag, it was protected speech.  Mild disapproval was expressed by some – ESPN commentator Stephen A Smith for one – but blunt condemnation from Liberals was non-existent.

Of late, several Democratic politicians have, according to news reports, acknowledged “off the record” that they have withheld criticism of Mr. Kaepernick whose disrespectful conduct has continued throughout the season.  The reason?  Their leftist base would take offense!

Is there anything that can better illustrate the sorry state of today’s Democratic Party?  Leaders are fearful of calling for the symbol of America – “the land of the free and the home of the brave” – to be respected and criticizing a football player who does not since doing so would antagonize fellow liberals.

 

Is it any wonder that a political party unwilling to stand up for Old Glory – the key physical symbol of our national unity – is held in ill repute by a broad swath of Americans?