In the NFL National Anthem Controversy, it's Shoot the Messenger

   Here is the message: Blacks are being subjected to an inordinate amount of police violence. And, who are the messengers? Answer: Colin Kaepernick and the NFL kneelers.

   Shoot the messenger? You might argue that it is justified. You might argue that not standing for the National Anthem is a separate issue of its own. But, still, the messenger is being shot. And, in more ways than one. Not only are the kneelers attacked for not standing, people question why they don't give more to civic causes, and accuse them of only doing this when they are in the public spotlight. Kaepernick is pretty much accused of being a communist.

   Shoot the messenger? There is no doubt that is what is going on.