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VOTE: When Is The Best Time To Kneel?

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Just when it seemed like the issue of NFL anthem protests were dying down, Nike decided to gaslight the culture wars.

Controversial former San Francisco 49ers and current NFL free-agent quarterback Collin Kaepernick recently signed a decade-long deal with the athletic apparel empire to market his activism, and the controversial issues that the former QB has championed immediately came back to the forefront.

Kaepernick, of course, became one of the most polarizing athletes of the 21st century for his decision to take a knee during the national anthem before games during the 2016 NFL season. Kaepernick has been out of the league ever since and, it seems unlikely that he will sign with a team, but this deal ensures that he will remain in the spotlight. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: TRUMP CRITICAL, BUT SAYS NIKE’S KAEPERNICK DEAL ‘IS WHAT THIS COUNTRY IS ALL ABOUT’)

While Kaepernick’s first amendment right to ridicule his country is undeniable, his actions are not above reproach and have remained a considerable source of controversy, which begs the question: When is the best time to Kneel? Vote Below