49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick caused a stir this weekend when he refused to stand for attention during the national anthem in a preseason game vs. the Packers. On Sunday, he sat at his locker and answered questions for 18 minutes regarding his stance and his motivations.
Transcript courtesy of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Why did you choose to do this?
People don't realize what's really going on in this country. There are a lot things that are going on that are unjust. People aren't being held accountable for. And that's something that needs to change.