A great deal has been made in the last year or so of NFL’er Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the National Anthem. I thought it might be useful to understand some of the reasons why he does so.
For one, Francis Scott Key, who wrote the Star Spangled Banner’s lyrics, was a slaveowner.
For another, read the original verses of the song for yourself, particularly the third and fourth verses…
The Here and the Hereafter 