The Dark Side of Patriotism

Alexis Romero
Sep 7, 2018 · 5 min read
Nike Ad: Fall 2018

Courage is no longer encouraged in America.

Since Nike’s new Colin Kaepernick ad, the usual backlash has occurred, with former fans of the brand burning their apparel and spreading #BoycottNike.

Now, it’s hard to tell in this social media world just how many people are engaging in the most crazed version of this furious response, so it’s best not to overstate the boycott itself. But the…

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