“The dead soldier's silence sings our National Anthem,” by Aaron Kilbourn. NFL football players have been taking a knee for the National Anthem. In their opinion, this is a form of a silent protest to show the inequality and racial injustice in the United States. Others are against, believing the act is disrespectful. Dilemma over the news and social media has increased. Kneeling for the National Anthem is not an appropriate form of silent protest. To begin with, kneeling shows disrespect for the members of the Armed Forces. When the National Anthem plays, it honors people who died protecting the U.S. In Document B, “The Star Spangled Banner,” states, “...Whose broad bride stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight...And the rocket’s