Why I Think Colin Kapernick Should Be Fined and Suspended -by the 49ers

Tonight, San Francisco 49er quarterback once again refused to stand during the National Anthem prior to an exhibition game in San Diego. he was booed by the crowd.

At this point, I think Kaepernick should be fined and suspended-not by the NFL-rather by the 49ers. The reason is not because he refused to stand for the national Anthem once again. Here is the reason:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/49ers/2016/09/01/police-reaction-colin-kaepernick-pig-socks-san-francisco/89715672/

When this jerk steps onto a practice field in 49er garb and wears socks portraying cops as pigs, that crosses the boundary. Off the field in civvies is bad enough, but now he has put his team in a position of seemingly putting its imprimatur on Kapernick’s political views. It is time for 49er coach Chip Kelly and the 49er brass to put on their big boy pants and take action. Kelly should have chased him off the field as soon as he saw what Kapernick was wearing.

In addition, it looks like other players are starting to mimic Kaepernick’s actions. This morning, I listened to a radio interview of sports agent Lee Steinberg, who had some very perceptive comments. He pointed out that sports stadiums are places that attract fans from all walks of life and all ethnicities. They are united by their interest in the games and the teams. They are not there to attend political events, many of which might make them feel uncomfortable. If this is what our sports events are going to degenerate into, then why continue going to the stadiums?

Kaepernick should restrict his political statements to off the field. Wearing socks that portray cops as pigs while practicing with his team has put the 49ers in a bad position. For this specific action, the 49ers should fine and suspend him.