Michael Moore Suggests Everyone Pull a Kaepernick

Michael Moore took to Twitter to defend U.S. fencer Race Imobden who was apparently inspired by Colin Kaepernick to “take a knee” during the national anthem.

Moore also suggested “we must all join him.”

We must call for change.
This week I am honored to represent Team USA at the Pan Am Games, taking home Gold and Bronze. My pride however has been cut short by the multiple shortcomings of the country I hold so dear to my heart. Racism, Gun Control, mistreatment of immigrants, pic.twitter.com/deCOKaHQI9

— Race Imboden (@Race_Imboden) August 10, 2019

Moore tweeted:

Champion U.S. fencer took a knee on medals podium during national anthem yesterday as he called for social change in the US. We must all join him and others who risk criticism and punishment and take our own personal stands against this madness. R u ready?

Champion U.S. fencer took a knee on medals podium during national anthem yesterday as he called for social change in the US. We must all join him and others who risk criticism and punishment and take our own personal stands against this madness. R u ready? https://t.co/FbKEAkkEzO

— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) August 11, 2019

Some fired back at Moore and did not agree.

NO. This is digusting.
He represents America. Which means ALL of us.
POLITICS have NO place there.
None.
This is literally sickening.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://twitter.com/ReallyKW/status/1160918970410721281

It is sad there is such disrespect for those who have sacrificed their lives for this country. So those who choose to take a knee can do so. There is no difference to taking a knee and spitting on our soldiers graves.

It is sad there is such disrespect for those who have sacrificed their lives for this country. So those who choose to take a knee can do so. There is no difference to taking a knee and spitting on our soldiers graves.

— follow the wolves (@dtom74) August 11, 2019

This is silly. He risked nothing and gained notoriety. Most would never have heard of him.