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Intense fan burns Colin Kaepernick jersey in protest

By Matt Naham
Aug 28, 2016

Colin Kaepernick made waves this weekend by choosing to stay seated during the national anthem before the start of a preseason football game.

The protest has been criticized far and wide. While many grant that it's Kaepernick's free speech right to do so — the 49ers organization said as much in its statement — many others are taking issue with his decision.

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Consider the video by “life long 49ers fan” Shane White.

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“He says he’s oppressed, making $126 million,” White said. “Well, Colin, here’s my salute to you. Here’s my salute to you sitting on the bench for the rest of the year; sitting while you pee for the rest of your life; my salute to you.”

White then set Kaepernick’s jersey on fire, removed his hat, put his hand over his heart and played the national anthem.

Truly a "fiery response."

I'll let the video speak for itself. From a life long 49ers fan. #4everfaithful #GoNiners.

Posted by Shane White on Saturday, August 27, 2016

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