Seattle Seahawks’ receiver,and son of a policeman, Doug Baldwin told "60 Minutes Sports" that he has received death threats after taking a stance on police shootings.
Since their home opener, the Seahawks stood together linking arms during the national anthem on game day – in what Baldwin called a "demonstration of unity."
The Seahawks' demonstrations come as a number of athletes have followed the lead of 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick refused to stand for the playing of the national anthem in protest of what he deems are offenses against African-Americans and other minorities.
In the interview with "60 Minutes," Baldwin said when Kaepernick started to take a knee, he felt compelled to show support. While telling correspondent Jon Wertheim about the conversation with Kaepernick, Baldwin mentioned death threats.
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"A couple of people told me to watch my back," Baldwin told correspondent. "[I respond to the threats] the same way Colin did. There's issues going on in our society that people feel compelled to talk about. I'm not going to be quieted about it."
The interview falls on the heels of Baldwin making a call to attorneys general in all 50 states. He says they need to review training policies for law enforcement across the country.
Baldwin’s Sept. 23 statement came in the wake of a pair of police shootings this week, one in Charlotte, North Carolina, another in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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