Most people don't realize why the flag is draipped over a casket. It is a reminder that it's the veterans bodies that keep it off the ground, right from the beginning of this country.
And that is exactly why you should never let your flag touch the ground. Keep it flying and stay free. Edit: This song makes me cry every time I hear it and although I am Australian now I was born and raised in London. It not only represents America but the entire free world.
Since the founding of our country Over 1.4 Million Men have Died and countless others were wounded and maimed for life defending Our country ! One of the reasons they fought and Died was for Our freedom of speech ,So all citizens could say without Fear what you think ! Glad you took the time to watch this.
If there is one thing that is loved and sacred to Americans, it's this song. We are unable to truly fathom the sacrifices that have been made on our behalf and there is no way for us to repay it without committing that sacrifice ourselves (which you are already putting yourself in that situation being in the military, thank you for that). I feel guilty every day for not serving this country in some capacity. For us average citizens, the closest we can get is to stand up and put our hands over our hearts in honor of those men and women. Its not even that we disagree with Kaps message even though some might. He can plead ignorance if he wants, but that doesn't change the disrespect associated with what he did. There is a time and place for protest and in my opinion, during the national anthem is the absolute last place for that. Especially when the entire reason we stand for the anthem is to respect/honor fallen warriors. The only thing someone is doing while kneeling is disregarding that sacrifice as unimportant (when you look at it fundamentally). I appreciate your honesty and open mindedness. We need more of that nowadays. I too can see both sides, but i am not willing to excuse the act in retrospect. This is something we used to learn in lower school. Its sad to see the respect go by the wayside. Sorry for the essay lol just very patinate about this stuff as everyone ought to be. This is one of the few things that is meant to be objective and non-divisive, keep Americans as one, so when i see it doing just that, I feel like speaking out. Much respect, we are all entitled to our opinions all we can do is continue to become more educated and hear each other out.
The reason we defend the flag because it symbolizes our republic that allows all of us the right to voice our opinions. This freedom exists because of the continued sacrifice of our brave troops even today. While we will always voice our opinions , we will never disparage their sacrifice by attacking or disrespecting the flag that they fought for.
It takes something many young people seem to lack that you have...courage. It is outstanding that you are able to open your mind to knowledge and admit when you may need to rethink your previous view on something. It gives me hope for humanity and this country. Kapernick knelt for a cause, yes, but it was in protest of a song penned for those who died for this country. If they'd lost, Kapernick, like millions of others, would have never had that opportunity, if he'd even existed. We'd be another British colony again. To protest the flag would mean you're protesting something that symbolized what millions have died for and continue to do so even now. Everyone here in America is still free, regardless of these facts, to peacefully protest as they choose. However, young man, just because you can doesn't mean you should. If our kids today, who look up to such celebrities, were to take on this defiance and cause against our symbols of freedom, what kind of repercussions do you think that could have when they are adults? Is it really protesting injustice?...or is it making a statement that could have been made in many other ways outside of disrespecting the dead who gave him the freedom that provided his wealth? It takes looking at all history, good and bad, knowing how we gained this freedom to choose, and teaching our future generations to respect that if we are to keep it. Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We have to fight for it, defend it, and hand it to our children with the well taught meaning we have faced. If we do not do this, we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in America when men were free. I would like to suggest you listen to one of the most brilliant speeches ever made, imo, and is more relevant today than it has ever been considering the upcoming elections. We've never been in more danger of losing freedom than we are right now. It's agonizing to see so many who don't even realize that danger coming. Look up Ronald Reagan's speech "A Time For Choosing". As he said, there is no right or left; only an up or down. He warned what would happen if we took the wrong course...and here we are about to hit that wall. Wake up, young man...help others to see what their future may be too if things don't change very soon. I would also suggest looking into the great mind of Thomas Sowell. He is literally a national treasure who has a way of capturing people's attention of those who hear or read his works. He's a wealth of knowledge I believe all schools should require an entire semester for. God bless. I'm subbing to see where your journey takes you. Buckle up buttercup.
as i always say. we stand for the national anthem because our fallen cant. i was taught this by my father. thats why its disrespectful to kneel for the anthem. the anthem isnt for the government and the flag isnt the government. both are for the people and the warriors who fight to keep us free. kneeling dont do anything to the government but it dose to us people and our fallen. their is other ways to protest the government. thats all most of us were trying to say. our country is by far the best country in the world. yes we have flaws but so dose every person on the planet. no ones past is clean. every race owned slaves, every race has committed atrocities to others and every nation/country has been in wars.
Let me first say... thank you very much for your service to our country and I appreciate you doing this reaction my man. Its tough to be mad at anyone who does not actually know and you kept it a buck saying you had no clue what the words even were, let alone the meaning of those words. Respect! It also showcases the importance of listening to both sides, sharing knowledge and having REAL TALKS with each other on every topic today. Knowledge results in Power while Ignorance results in Destruction of one's self. IMO, I don't think most people had or have a problem with Kap and what he is trying to raise awareness of. There is legitimacy to what he has to say BUT he hijacked a song and a time for remembrance of the people who fight today and those who have died in the past for our freedoms and his rights to freedom of speech. It was and is just the complete wrong platform, time and place for his showcasing of his message which in turn is 100% disrespectful to our country and the men and woman who defend it everyday. He can start a RUclips channel, an Instagram page, he can hold rallies, he can start a foundation like he did, he has all kinds of ways to get his message out on his own time, with his own money and without disrespect to our country, our military veterans and our active duty soldiers.
Much respect to you for taking the time to check this out. I saw your reaction to American flags but didn't get upset about it. Everyone has their own opinions. But I think it's awesome you took the time to check this out
GOD bless you and thank you for your service🙏🙏NOW you KNOW why its so disrespectful to kneel for the anthem and why you shpuld NEVER let it touch the ground🙏🙏👍👍
Even knowing this story, I support Colin. He was making an important point and it cost him. This video tells a very touching historical story. I recommend you also watch another version called The Honest story of the star spangle banner. Both videos tell the true story but show a different emphasis
No he didn’t. As many have already said what he did was disrespectful. A person wants to protest fine. Doing so during the National Anthem under the flag both which symbolizes the individuals who fought and died for this country protecting the rights most people today take for granted, and forget the cost of those very rights. Yes everyone has the right to protest that’s not the issue. The issue is the disrespect for those who have given their lives so he has that right is the problem people have. It’s not the fact he was protesting. It was the manner of which he did it. Protest all you wish, but doing so during the National Anthem,or kneeling on our flag during it is not the time to do so. And before it’s even mentioned Americans of EVERY race,color, and creed fought and died for ALL OF US. THAT’S what that flag and our National Anthem is about NOT GOVERNMENT the people.
You said you not taking sides you trying to be open minded.... Well, one day Young Man you are going to have to choose a side. I hope this helps you on your way to becoming a wonderful human being and a PATRIOTIC AMERICAN. GOD BLESS YOU ✌️✌️ & ❤❤
K could have protested a Million ways other than kneeling for our flag! Plus, don’t bring that shift to work and football is his job. Protest on your own time.
All anyone can ask is for an open mind and an honest ear. Those men died so that you can get ALL the information you need to make good choices for yourself. Thank you for not just getting pissed at some A-holes and shutting out some cool knowledge to have.
I love one who has an open mind.. My belief is you shouldnt kneel at the flag but people sometimes forget that this is the whole reason for america is the freedom and that the vets i know even realize this....i believe it is disrespectful and instead of downing and disrespecting back maybe he couldve been educated a little more. We just need more compassion. One can ha e compassion and still stand in ones belief...come on people rise above a single minded perception and educate...sorry for the rant but much respect to you for people coming at you and you listening ..you sir have the compassion and will to learn instead of arguing back.
The video you watched is highly inaccurate. This was NOT between the American colonies and Britain at all. This was between the United States government and Britain in the War of 1812. And it wasn't for a group of prisoners, it was for a Dr. William Beanes. And it wasn't a prisoner exchange. Beanes was being released based on testimonials that he was a good guy, many of them from British soldiers.
You young kids who don't respect the sacrifice of our men who fought in 1814 to keep that flag up and defend the Colin Kaepernicks of this world I have zero respect for! Were it me as the coach and Colin refused to stand up, I'd fire him from the team, the NFL and fine him. After knowing the history of those true patriots at Ft. Henry who actually had patriotism and fought losing their lives for good reason and who I have high regard for, anyone who doesn't see that and not condemn those who kneel as a sign of disrespect, you should clearly have a side and to be in the middle shows you're a compromiser in life. No respect and to say you're in the military? That speaks volumes to your character or lack thereof! My ancestor, Moses Fletcher, came over on the Mayflower in 1620. He was a blacksmith and one of the original signatories of the Mayflower Compact. He was a blacksmith by trade and related to my maternal grandfather. My uncle was a Marine and served in Korea and overseas in Japan. Ironically, later on in his life he met and married a great Japanese lady named Fusako Shindo (whose parents were killed in the bombing of Hiroshima) My Grandpa, Albert Fletcher, who was an apple farmer back home where I come from in Northern California, ended up going to Mare Island Naval Shipyard and was the chief mechanic there who repaired the many ships coming in from WW2. My Aunt Irma who was a Red Cross nurse, was there the morning of December 7th 1941 when Pearl Harbor was attacked. I like countless others who have had family serve our country hold strong ties to our country and what it stands for and I just don't get the younger generation who have this flagrant disregard. It's your young age and non experience of never having to face such battles like our family had to. You have it easy busy growing up playing video games and not much else. Many foreigners who have watched this video actually cried to know the history and they weren't Americans but they love America. Again, were a coach of any team sport and I saw anyone pull that move of kneeling towards our flag and they refused to stand with hand on their hearts, their heads would be spinning so fast and kicked off the team immediately! I don't put up with that nonsense!
You know people talk all this shit however when you travel around the world and see how a lot of people live and they die literally to live the way you live you don't understand the opportunity you have and appreciate what you have until you've been somewhere else to see how it could be and trust me between that and being in the veteran I wave my flag with pride
Don't be fooled by this video! It's not historically accurate! Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner after watching the bombardment of Fort McHenry (not Fort Henry). The Battle of Baltimore occurred during the War of 1812, 30 years after the US was recognized by England as a sovereign country! Fort McHenry was a military coastal defense fortress built between 1790 and 1800, was garrisoned by 1,000 US Army troops, and mounted 20 heavy guns (18, 24, and 32 pounder cannon). There weren't "hundreds of ships", there were 19 smaller warships which represented only slightly more firepower than HMS Victory alone. There were only 28 casualties in Fort McHenry and 27 of them were on the outer earthwork battery 100 yards away from the flagpole. Besides, no one could hold up a flagpole 90 feet tall weighing around 2 tons. In a word, this video is almost complete fabrication.
Colon has nothing to bitch about. He needs to grow up. My family has bern fighting for this country since the 1700s. When Colon Kraperneck throws on a uniform and goes to war, he has something I might listen to. Man still trying to play football and nobody is going for it. His actions to this day are unforgiveable. My biggest complaint. Not your uniform, not your stadium, not your tv time paid for, and the people are there to watch football, not your personal issues. You want to act disrespectful and stupid at a place, your time, your dime.
If you look at the description of the original video (channel Mona Rose) you will see they admit that it is *NOT* historically accurate. We have detailed, contemporaneous eye-witness reports by the military commanders who were there, which are rather more reliable than a *poem* written by someone who was EIGHT MILES away (and *never visited the fort* afterwards) reinterpreted 200 years later by a rabble-rousing pastor who (to put it politely) "never let the truth get in the way of a good story". There were no 'hundreds of people in chains' on board the ships, there were no women and children in the fort, and no ultimatum was given. The fort was bombarded by FIVE ships not 'hundreds', each of which had a single long-range mortar: the fort had four times the firepower of the attacking ships. Nobody died holding up the flagpole (which would have been impossible as it was a 75 foot repurposed ship's mast, weighing over a ton). We not only know how many died, but we know their names and how they died - and *none them died holding up the flag.* Rather than celebrate fictional sacrifice, wouldn't it be better to remember the *four real patriots* who died: Artillerymen Lt Claggett and Sgt Clemm died when their cannon overturned, militiaman Charles Messinger struck while carrying water to the outer perimeter, and militiaman Thomas Beeston hit by shapnel. Speaking as a Navy veteran, we don't need to perpetuate this romanticized fiction - this is just 'stolen valor' by proxy.
Colin can do what he wants it’s his 1st amendment right. But it’s my right to disagree with where he chose to make that statement. It was demeaning to the millions of fallen soldiers in the conflicts over the years. We stand with our hand over our hearts or salute if you have served because we are respecting those loses. It was done during football our national sport in a major limelight. And though I give him the right to do it. It’s my right to turn of the TV and never support Colin for his in my opinion disrespect. How about he spend some time on the battlefield with some brothers and see how he feels after that!
I respect you for being in the military. thank you for standing for us, but I cannot watch this video anymore. True patriotism would not have even thought about standing behind Kaepernick for kneeling. If you want to protest do it somewhere else and damn sure don’t use the flag. Because that is one good way to piss a true patriot off no matter who you are.
You might not be right. And thats okay. But kapperknick made the ultimate disrespect to our country. Ill never have respect or reasoning for a man who cant honor his own existence.
None of this is true. I hate that whoever made up this schlock is getting so much fawning over, it's disrespectful to the original story.; Please do your research.
Everyone had it bad at some point in history. Every race has been enslaved. This is your history and heritage. Don't let anyone take it from you. Others can say what they wish, but millions of men have given up their lives so that you and I can live free. That is why we stand for the flag. It's not about what going on today, it's the sacrifices of yesterday. Would the men of today be as brave as these men? Are they willing to make the same sacrifice for others? And you won't be able to stay in the middle. You will have to take a position.
It's cool bro. Thank you for your service. Did Colin ever see this? Colin has his right. But to spit on millions who died to give him that right. Id like to thank he did not know better.
Kaep kneeling was his right. Men fought and died for his right to do so. The teams also had a right not to hire him. That’s their right. I just thought he was a trash bag for the pig socks and when given a chance to tryout for teams he skipped or made crazy demands.
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"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"- Evelyn Beatrice Hall
Most people don't realize why the flag is draipped over a casket. It is a reminder that it's the veterans bodies that keep it off the ground, right from the beginning of this country.
Except that it has been a tradition for fallen veterans' coffins to be draped in the flag of their country since before the US existed.
And that is exactly why you should never let your flag touch the ground. Keep it flying and stay free. Edit: This song makes me cry every time I hear it and although I am Australian now I was born and raised in London. It not only represents America but the entire free world.
Since the founding of our country Over 1.4 Million Men have Died and countless others were wounded and maimed for life defending Our country !
One of the reasons they fought and Died was for Our freedom of speech ,So all citizens could say without Fear what you think ! Glad you took the time to watch this.
Thank you for your service.
Always keep your mind open !! ❤
Thank you for your service. God bless you👏🇱🇷🇱🇷
If there is one thing that is loved and sacred to Americans, it's this song. We are unable to truly fathom the sacrifices that have been made on our behalf and there is no way for us to repay it without committing that sacrifice ourselves (which you are already putting yourself in that situation being in the military, thank you for that). I feel guilty every day for not serving this country in some capacity. For us average citizens, the closest we can get is to stand up and put our hands over our hearts in honor of those men and women. Its not even that we disagree with Kaps message even though some might. He can plead ignorance if he wants, but that doesn't change the disrespect associated with what he did. There is a time and place for protest and in my opinion, during the national anthem is the absolute last place for that. Especially when the entire reason we stand for the anthem is to respect/honor fallen warriors. The only thing someone is doing while kneeling is disregarding that sacrifice as unimportant (when you look at it fundamentally). I appreciate your honesty and open mindedness. We need more of that nowadays. I too can see both sides, but i am not willing to excuse the act in retrospect. This is something we used to learn in lower school. Its sad to see the respect go by the wayside. Sorry for the essay lol just very patinate about this stuff as everyone ought to be. This is one of the few things that is meant to be objective and non-divisive, keep Americans as one, so when i see it doing just that, I feel like speaking out. Much respect, we are all entitled to our opinions all we can do is continue to become more educated and hear each other out.
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Agreed
Thanks for even being willing to watch this. It does show openness. Expanding your mind is never a bad thing.
The reason we defend the flag because it symbolizes our republic that allows all of us the right to voice our opinions. This freedom exists because of the continued sacrifice of our brave troops even today. While we will always voice our opinions , we will never disparage their sacrifice by attacking or disrespecting the flag that they fought for.
I’m Canadian and this got me hyped!
It takes something many young people seem to lack that you have...courage. It is outstanding that you are able to open your mind to knowledge and admit when you may need to rethink your previous view on something. It gives me hope for humanity and this country.
Kapernick knelt for a cause, yes, but it was in protest of a song penned for those who died for this country. If they'd lost, Kapernick, like millions of others, would have never had that opportunity, if he'd even existed. We'd be another British colony again. To protest the flag would mean you're protesting something that symbolized what millions have died for and continue to do so even now. Everyone here in America is still free, regardless of these facts, to peacefully protest as they choose. However, young man, just because you can doesn't mean you should.
If our kids today, who look up to such celebrities, were to take on this defiance and cause against our symbols of freedom, what kind of repercussions do you think that could have when they are adults? Is it really protesting injustice?...or is it making a statement that could have been made in many other ways outside of disrespecting the dead who gave him the freedom that provided his wealth?
It takes looking at all history, good and bad, knowing how we gained this freedom to choose, and teaching our future generations to respect that if we are to keep it. Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We have to fight for it, defend it, and hand it to our children with the well taught meaning we have faced. If we do not do this, we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in America when men were free.
I would like to suggest you listen to one of the most brilliant speeches ever made, imo, and is more relevant today than it has ever been considering the upcoming elections. We've never been in more danger of losing freedom than we are right now. It's agonizing to see so many who don't even realize that danger coming. Look up Ronald Reagan's speech "A Time For Choosing". As he said, there is no right or left; only an up or down. He warned what would happen if we took the wrong course...and here we are about to hit that wall.
Wake up, young man...help others to see what their future may be too if things don't change very soon.
I would also suggest looking into the great mind of Thomas Sowell. He is literally a national treasure who has a way of capturing people's attention of those who hear or read his works. He's a wealth of knowledge I believe all schools should require an entire semester for. God bless. I'm subbing to see where your journey takes you. Buckle up buttercup.
I'm am a female veteran from many generations of proud veterans don't disrespect the flag thank you
as i always say. we stand for the national anthem because our fallen cant. i was taught this by my father. thats why its disrespectful to kneel for the anthem. the anthem isnt for the government and the flag isnt the government. both are for the people and the warriors who fight to keep us free. kneeling dont do anything to the government but it dose to us people and our fallen. their is other ways to protest the government. thats all most of us were trying to say. our country is by far the best country in the world. yes we have flaws but so dose every person on the planet. no ones past is clean. every race owned slaves, every race has committed atrocities to others and every nation/country has been in wars.
Precisely
Let me first say... thank you very much for your service to our country and I appreciate you doing this reaction my man. Its tough to be mad at anyone who does not actually know and you kept it a buck saying you had no clue what the words even were, let alone the meaning of those words. Respect!
It also showcases the importance of listening to both sides, sharing knowledge and having REAL TALKS with each other on every topic today. Knowledge results in Power while Ignorance results in Destruction of one's self.
IMO, I don't think most people had or have a problem with Kap and what he is trying to raise awareness of. There is legitimacy to what he has to say BUT he hijacked a song and a time for remembrance of the people who fight today and those who have died in the past for our freedoms and his rights to freedom of speech. It was and is just the complete wrong platform, time and place for his showcasing of his message which in turn is 100% disrespectful to our country and the men and woman who defend it everyday. He can start a RUclips channel, an Instagram page, he can hold rallies, he can start a foundation like he did, he has all kinds of ways to get his message out on his own time, with his own money and without disrespect to our country, our military veterans and our active duty soldiers.
@@tdsnbeer5998 you are right on point !
I agree, it was Kaepernick's right. Just think about what true liberty means. And who defines what it means, and where that could eventually lead.
You’re right!
we stand because our fallen cant. kneeling disrespects the fallen. i guess not everyone gets that.
@@Nightreaper86Apparently not
Much respect to you for taking the time to check this out. I saw your reaction to American flags but didn't get upset about it. Everyone has their own opinions. But I think it's awesome you took the time to check this out
GOD bless you and thank you for your service🙏🙏NOW you KNOW why its so disrespectful to kneel for the anthem and why you shpuld NEVER let it touch the ground🙏🙏👍👍
Even knowing this story, I support Colin. He was making an important point and it cost him. This video tells a very touching historical story. I recommend you also watch another version called The Honest story of the star spangle banner. Both videos tell the true story but show a different emphasis
No he didn’t. As many have already said what he did was disrespectful. A person wants to protest fine. Doing so during the National Anthem under the flag both which symbolizes the individuals who fought and died for this country protecting the rights most people today take for granted, and forget the cost of those very rights.
Yes everyone has the right to protest that’s not the issue.
The issue is the disrespect for those who have given their lives so he has that right is the problem people have. It’s not the fact he was protesting. It was the manner of which he did it.
Protest all you wish, but doing so during the National Anthem,or kneeling on our flag during it is not the time to do so.
And before it’s even mentioned Americans of EVERY race,color, and creed fought and died for ALL OF US. THAT’S what that flag and our National Anthem is about NOT GOVERNMENT the people.
You'd be wearing a powder wig if that flag stayed down. Lol
Bless you for this reaction ❤
You said you not taking sides you trying to be open minded.... Well, one day Young Man you are going to have to choose a side. I hope this helps you on your way to becoming a wonderful human being and a PATRIOTIC AMERICAN.
GOD BLESS YOU
✌️✌️ & ❤❤
My Indians on Carolina Coast 3,000 years. We evolved. From horses to rocket to moon. We don't teach hate.
K could have protested a Million ways other than kneeling for our flag! Plus, don’t bring that shift to work and football is his job. Protest on your own time.
What stand did he accomplish? Who did he help?
Its simple your born, provide for self, earn what you need, don't steal, be good. There is a GOD. He helps or punishes
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All anyone can ask is for an open mind and an honest ear. Those men died so that you can get ALL the information you need to make good choices for yourself. Thank you for not just getting pissed at some A-holes and shutting out some cool knowledge to have.
For the whole story of the sacking of Washington and the defense of Baltimore read "By The Dawn's Early Light "
I love one who has an open mind.. My belief is you shouldnt kneel at the flag but people sometimes forget that this is the whole reason for america is the freedom and that the vets i know even realize this....i believe it is disrespectful and instead of downing and disrespecting back maybe he couldve been educated a little more. We just need more compassion. One can ha e compassion and still stand in ones belief...come on people rise above a single minded perception and educate...sorry for the rant but much respect to you for people coming at you and you listening ..you sir have the compassion and will to learn instead of arguing back.
Kaepernick is still a fool LOL
The video you watched is highly inaccurate. This was NOT between the American colonies and Britain at all. This was between the United States government and Britain in the War of 1812. And it wasn't for a group of prisoners, it was for a Dr. William Beanes. And it wasn't a prisoner exchange. Beanes was being released based on testimonials that he was a good guy, many of them from British soldiers.
Colin had a right to free speech. Doubt he knew meaning of the flag. Bet he tells jokes at Funerals.
How can people take this video seriously when they cant even get the name of the fort correct
Understanding brings us together. Men died for free speech. Maybe Colin could have educated himself. Had more "white" support.
Ofc they didn't add the second verse 💀💀💀
You young kids who don't respect the sacrifice of our men who fought in 1814 to keep that flag up and defend the Colin Kaepernicks of this world I have zero respect for! Were it me as the coach and Colin refused to stand up, I'd fire him from the team, the NFL and fine him. After knowing the history of those true patriots at Ft. Henry who actually had patriotism and fought losing their lives for good reason and who I have high regard for, anyone who doesn't see that and not condemn those who kneel as a sign of disrespect, you should clearly have a side and to be in the middle shows you're a compromiser in life. No respect and to say you're in the military? That speaks volumes to your character or lack thereof!
My ancestor, Moses Fletcher, came over on the Mayflower in 1620. He was a blacksmith and one of the original signatories of the Mayflower Compact. He was a blacksmith by trade and related to my maternal grandfather. My uncle was a Marine and served in Korea and overseas in Japan. Ironically, later on in his life he met and married a great Japanese lady named Fusako Shindo (whose parents were killed in the bombing of Hiroshima) My Grandpa, Albert Fletcher, who was an apple farmer back home where I come from in Northern California, ended up going to Mare Island Naval Shipyard and was the chief mechanic there who repaired the many ships coming in from WW2. My Aunt Irma who was a Red Cross nurse, was there the morning of December 7th 1941 when Pearl Harbor was attacked. I like countless others who have had family serve our country hold strong ties to our country and what it stands for and I just don't get the younger generation who have this flagrant disregard. It's your young age and non experience of never having to face such battles like our family had to. You have it easy busy growing up playing video games and not much else. Many foreigners who have watched this video actually cried to know the history and they weren't Americans but they love America.
Again, were a coach of any team sport and I saw anyone pull that move of kneeling towards our flag and they refused to stand with hand on their hearts, their heads would be spinning so fast and kicked off the team immediately! I don't put up with that nonsense!
@@retrosonghits not reading all that just know i feel the same way about you that you feel about me
You know people talk all this shit however when you travel around the world and see how a lot of people live and they die literally to live the way you live you don't understand the opportunity you have and appreciate what you have until you've been somewhere else to see how it could be and trust me between that and being in the veteran I wave my flag with pride
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Dope video. Means a lot
Don't be fooled by this video! It's not historically accurate! Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner after watching the bombardment of Fort McHenry (not Fort Henry). The Battle of Baltimore occurred during the War of 1812, 30 years after the US was recognized by England as a sovereign country! Fort McHenry was a military coastal defense fortress built between 1790 and 1800, was garrisoned by 1,000 US Army troops, and mounted 20 heavy guns (18, 24, and 32 pounder cannon). There weren't "hundreds of ships", there were 19 smaller warships which represented only slightly more firepower than HMS Victory alone. There were only 28 casualties in Fort McHenry and 27 of them were on the outer earthwork battery 100 yards away from the flagpole. Besides, no one could hold up a flagpole 90 feet tall weighing around 2 tons.
In a word, this video is almost complete fabrication.
Colon has nothing to bitch about. He needs to grow up. My family has bern fighting for this country since the 1700s. When Colon Kraperneck throws on a uniform and goes to war, he has something I might listen to. Man still trying to play football and nobody is going for it. His actions to this day are unforgiveable. My biggest complaint. Not your uniform, not your stadium, not your tv time paid for, and the people are there to watch football, not your personal issues. You want to act disrespectful and stupid at a place, your time, your dime.
FYI. 95% in world are good people want same things.
If you look at the description of the original video (channel Mona Rose) you will see they admit that it is *NOT* historically accurate.
We have detailed, contemporaneous eye-witness reports by the military commanders who were there, which are rather more reliable than a *poem* written by someone who was EIGHT MILES away (and *never visited the fort* afterwards) reinterpreted 200 years later by a rabble-rousing pastor who (to put it politely) "never let the truth get in the way of a good story".
There were no 'hundreds of people in chains' on board the ships, there were no women and children in the fort, and no ultimatum was given. The fort was bombarded by FIVE ships not 'hundreds', each of which had a single long-range mortar: the fort had four times the firepower of the attacking ships. Nobody died holding up the flagpole (which would have been impossible as it was a 75 foot repurposed ship's mast, weighing over a ton). We not only know how many died, but we know their names and how they died - and *none them died holding up the flag.* Rather than celebrate fictional sacrifice, wouldn't it be better to remember the *four real patriots* who died: Artillerymen Lt Claggett and Sgt Clemm died when their cannon overturned, militiaman Charles Messinger struck while carrying water to the outer perimeter, and militiaman Thomas Beeston hit by shapnel.
Speaking as a Navy veteran, we don't need to perpetuate this romanticized fiction - this is just 'stolen valor' by proxy.
Colin can do what he wants it’s his 1st amendment right. But it’s my right to disagree with where he chose to make that statement. It was demeaning to the millions of fallen soldiers in the conflicts over the years. We stand with our hand over our hearts or salute if you have served because we are respecting those loses. It was done during football our national sport in a major limelight. And though I give him the right to do it. It’s my right to turn of the TV and never support Colin for his in my opinion disrespect. How about he spend some time on the battlefield with some brothers and see how he feels after that!
I respect you for being in the military. thank you for standing for us, but I cannot watch this video anymore. True patriotism would not have even thought about standing behind Kaepernick for kneeling. If you want to protest do it somewhere else and damn sure don’t use the flag. Because that is one good way to piss a true patriot off no matter who you are.
You might not be right. And thats okay. But kapperknick made the ultimate disrespect to our country. Ill never have respect or reasoning for a man who cant honor his own existence.
the he should leave this country.
None of this is true. I hate that whoever made up this schlock is getting so much fawning over, it's disrespectful to the original story.; Please do your research.
Everyone had it bad at some point in history. Every race has been enslaved. This is your history and heritage. Don't let anyone take it from you. Others can say what they wish, but millions of men have given up their lives so that you and I can live free. That is why we stand for the flag. It's not about what going on today, it's the sacrifices of yesterday. Would the men of today be as brave as these men? Are they willing to make the same sacrifice for others?
And you won't be able to stay in the middle. You will have to take a position.
It's cool bro. Thank you for your service. Did Colin ever see this? Colin has his right. But to spit on millions who died to give him that right. Id like to thank he did not know better.
Kaep kneeling was his right. Men fought and died for his right to do so. The teams also had a right not to hire him. That’s their right. I just thought he was a trash bag for the pig socks and when given a chance to tryout for teams he skipped or made crazy demands.
Nah skipping over teams was crazy