Ruth Bader Ginsburg is known for saying what she means. So no one should be surprised the Supreme Court justice shared her opinion about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest in stark terms.
“I think it’s really dumb of them,” Ginsburg told Katie Couric when asked about those taking a knee during the national anthem before games instead of standing. Kaepernick started the movement, which has spread to other athletes beyond the NFL, to protest violence against African Americans and other minorities.
But although Ginsburg may not agree with a move she says lacks respect, she wouldn’t punish someone for the protest.