#VeteransForKaepernick: Veterans Stand in Solidarity With Colin Kaepernick

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Veterans around the country are standing with Colin Kaepernick and his right not to stand for the national anthem.

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#VeteransForKaepernick became a trending topic Tuesday evening, and people have been sharing military photos in solidarity with the San Francisco 49ers quarterback.

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

https://twitter.com/Troncat_Montana/status/770783084576927744
https://twitter.com/RicheyCollazo/status/770769331890167808
https://twitter.com/LariskaPargitay/status/770741993794252800
https://twitter.com/Mr_ItIsOurDuty/status/770722405455126530
https://twitter.com/e_b_bobadilla/status/770658232117424128
https://twitter.com/msimmons444/status/770670986639319040

Although many people have not agreed with the stand Kaepernick has taken, it's good to see that former and current military do understand and agree. And one has to remember: Those who serve fight for people's freedoms. Not for a flag, or a song.

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