Veterans Are Tweeting Their Support For Colin Kaepernick On Twitter With The Hashtag #VeteransForKaepernick

The Colin Kaepernick National Anthem saga continues to unravel, with practically every pundit on the planet using it to make some sort of point about patriotism and respect while exercising his First Amendment freedoms for peaceful protest and expression. The social media pundit of our era, 22-year-old Tomi Lahren, offered a fiery take yesterday, bringing the military into this: “I’ve got loved ones serving over seas while you’re making $19 million to bitch an moan about your perceived oppression, so show a little respect.”

Kaepernick never said he has an beef with the military community. Regardless, the great American outrage machine was quick say that Kaepernick was being disrespectful to those who defended the flag. In turn, there have been many “takes” from those in the military community about Kaepernick over the last few days. They’ve gone both ways: Many have commended him for demonstrating the liberties they fight to defend while others have criticized him.

It’s ridiculous to think that a couple of vets with easy access to the media’s megaphone speak for the opinions of millions who served. So tonight, interestingly enough, a number of military vets on Twitter are showing support for the 49ers quarterback with #VeteransForKaepernick.

If you haven’t read Jim Wright’s post on Sunday, I highly recommend starting there.

Here’s the display of support for Kaepernick to express himself however he pleases.

https://twitter.com/BasedMarcoM/status/770814355642331136

https://twitter.com/DavosFox118/status/770823515075403780

#VeteransForKaepernick because I didn't volunteer to defend a country where police brutality is swept under the rug. pic.twitter.com/LtBkTvHHAn

— Baltic Avenue (@Baltic_Avenue) August 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/DEdwardBeck/status/770814223794446337

Always speak on what you believe in. That's what we serve for #VeteransForKaepernick pic.twitter.com/O6Md9HUF1e

— Robin Hood (@springchild1964) August 31, 2016

@Kaepernick7 I served 25yrs in the AF to protect everyone's 1st Amend rights. I support you #VeteransForKaepernick pic.twitter.com/Q7r7PfvryA

— Nicki Jai (@dcmbrdiva) August 31, 2016

I served my country 8 years in the USAF to protect the rights of all Americans. #VeteransForKaepernick pic.twitter.com/25baJF6sIP

— Charles Bassett (@CharlesBassett) August 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/robertcyoung/status/770807994174939136

https://twitter.com/I_Zac33/status/770806526202224640

https://twitter.com/Marcus_Sniffles/status/770800169134751744

I serve for his right to protest.. I don't serve for Police Brutality.. #VeteransForKaepernick pic.twitter.com/Q6GUNTwHDO

— Big Jeaux (@JoeOnDemand) August 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/prich8604/status/770797804973203456

https://twitter.com/ZeusBooth/status/770822969820114944

We put the uniform on in support of peaceful protests like yours @Kaepernick7 #VeteransForKaepernick pic.twitter.com/6R7j9UMeCP

— smiles morales (@smilez_morales) August 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/brownlashon/status/770795856660279296

https://twitter.com/DionnaBratcher/status/770796399894073344

People who haven't served trying to tell us how we feel 🤔 #VeteransForKaepernick pic.twitter.com/LQo8EgfkgQ

— Tony Riggatoni (@Flawlessvik11) August 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/roveing/status/770781452472582144

https://twitter.com/elijahXL/status/770792439137366016

And here’s your shot + chaser for perspective.