Other players joined in.Īt one point, the then San Francisco 49er even donned socks with cartoon versions of pigs in police uniforms, which he said was a message to "rogue police officers," not all law enforcement. "We have one too many Colin Kaepernicks."īy now, most people know that in 2016 Kaepernick began kneeling during the "Star Spangled Banner" prior to the start of NFL games as a way to protest what he saw as improper police tactics when dealing with members of the minority community. "We need more Pat Tillmans in this world," Fine wrote. Tillman, who became an Army Ranger, was killed by friendly fire in April 2004 while on a mission in Afghanistan.
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Jacob was disgusted."įine then said he and his wife talked to their son about Pat Tillman, a former NFL player who quit his pro career and volunteered for the Army following the Sept.
Wendy and I just showed him the Kaepernick ad and talked about why Nike felt he should be honored that way. "Jacob just got his first pair of Nike Air Jordans as his back to school sneakers," Fine wrote about one of his sons. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, wrote on Facebook that he and his wife, Wendy, are shunning Nike shoes for their children.įine is running for a second term in the Florida Legislature this fall and faces Democrat newcomer Phil Moore. (Neither Thomas nor Ivey have an election in November.) View Gallery: Photos of Colin Kaepernick's life and career Thomas posted a somber photo of him holding the flag with the Nike logo on his shoes taped over with MAGA - President Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again."īrevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey posted a photo on his Facebook page with a trash can featuring a Nike logo. They're finding it fits in with the mood of a majority of their constituencies, which may not be a bad thing as the November election nears and voter turnout by party bases looks to be key. More: Mick's moments: Griffin, Kaepernick make the world spinĪnd some Brevard lawmakers haven't been shy about joining in, particularly on social media. More: Nike will pay for supporting bogus Colin Kaepernick movement | Opinion Others are stocking up on the famous swoosh gear.
Some are burning their Nike shoes and clothing. Its "Believe in Something Even if it Means Sacrificing Everything," featuring Kaepernick, and others, has people debating in sports bars, the office and even the pulpit. The decision by Nike to feature former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in a "Just Do It" campaign has no doubt been a hot-button subject. "I'll probably be buying Adidas shoes," he said. "I'm done with Nike," said Thomas, a Republican who, besides serving on the City Council also started the Junior ROTC program at Viera High School.
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