Second Navy sailor disciplined for anthem protest

‘A US Navy soldier is being disciplined for failing to stand for the national anthem in an act of protest inspired by footballer Colin Kaepernick.
Janaye Ervin has served in the military since 2008 but felt she could no longer stand for the national anthem following a series of instances of police brutality against black Americans.
“I feel like a hypocrite singing about ‘land of the free’ when I know that only applies to some Americans,” she explained in a Facebook post that has since been removed. “I will gladly stand again, when ALL AMERICANS are afforded the same freedom.”’
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