Tim Wendel wrote an article called, PRO: O'er the ramparts we watched as athletes were kneeling. This is where Wendel talked about the evolution of this right against the national anthem to protest for racism. I believe that Pro Players have the right to protest. As a professional athlete Colin Kaepernick was not the first to protest and defend for their racial equality. “In 1968, African-American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos led a protest against racial inequality at the Summer Olympics in Mexico. “ Colin Kaepernick and many others standing up for this is right are not the only ones.Many others that do respect the National anthem are also for it and encourage the professional athlete’s decision. “Chip Kelly, Kaepernick's coach, is