Comment: The reason these athletes take the knee is to satisfy their own vanity.  It gets them attention and praise beyond the sphere of their sport, this editorial serving as proof.  There has never been and never will be "liberty and justice for all."  However, USA and other western democracies are open societies where one can support and empower the less fortunate by being constructive, moderate, and respectful.   But being confrontation is more exciting and gets more attention.  These athletes lack gratitude, as do celebrities who use their awards show pulpit for self-righteous grandstanding.