09-06-2018, 11:54 AM
I haven't seen the details of Nike's 10 year contract with Kaepernick.
But, if the means by which Nike donates part of his salary directly to the Know Your Rights campaign allows for a tax-deductible write-off for Nike, that's fine by me. I support individual and corporate write-offs/deductions for donations to charitable organizations.
I don't see Kaepernick as a hero, nor do I see him as an unpatriotic villain. He took a risk when he decided to take a knee, and he'll live with the consequences.
I do support his efforts in regards to social justice and racial equality. So, I'm glad to see him doing well and having an enhanced platform from which to address the problems/issues.
The NFL has the legal right not to sign him so long as there is no violation of the collective bargaining labor agreement or violation of laws. Whether Kaepernick and his attorney can produce evidence to prove the alleged labor violation (collusion by league management and/or owners to blackball him) remains to be seen.
It was a first step-victory for Kaepernick when the arbitrator ruled that Kaepernick has presented sufficient preliminary cause/evidence for the case to move forward. I'm interested in seeing how it all plays out.
But, if the means by which Nike donates part of his salary directly to the Know Your Rights campaign allows for a tax-deductible write-off for Nike, that's fine by me. I support individual and corporate write-offs/deductions for donations to charitable organizations.
I don't see Kaepernick as a hero, nor do I see him as an unpatriotic villain. He took a risk when he decided to take a knee, and he'll live with the consequences.
I do support his efforts in regards to social justice and racial equality. So, I'm glad to see him doing well and having an enhanced platform from which to address the problems/issues.
The NFL has the legal right not to sign him so long as there is no violation of the collective bargaining labor agreement or violation of laws. Whether Kaepernick and his attorney can produce evidence to prove the alleged labor violation (collusion by league management and/or owners to blackball him) remains to be seen.
It was a first step-victory for Kaepernick when the arbitrator ruled that Kaepernick has presented sufficient preliminary cause/evidence for the case to move forward. I'm interested in seeing how it all plays out.