TMZ
July 26, 2020
“If you cant respect our national anthem, get the hell out of the country,” Ditka said. “That’s the way I feel. Of course, I’m old fashioned, so I’m only going to say what I feel.”
Colin Kaepernick and others have said the kneeling protests have nothing to do with military or the flag … they’ve continuously claimed the demonstrations are all about raising awareness for social justice and police brutality in America.
Some high-profile people like Drew Brees have changed their stance on the anthem in light of recent events — including the death of George Floyd.