Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem has sparked a heated debate across the country, and now Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) has joined the discussion. While the San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s protest has inspired countless professional athletes and a Missouri lawmaker to join the cause, others have criticized his actions. Speaking with The Huffington Post this week, Booker landed somewhere in the middle. But he added that Kaepernick’s protest should ignite a meaningful conversation about the racial issues and unchecked police violence that led to his protest in the first place. “I can condemn what’s going on, but let me at least understand why this is happening,” he said.

Source: Huffington Post September 16, 2016 23:05 UTC