49ers QB defends his decision not to vote in recent election

Tuesday, November 15, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is defending his decision not to vote in the presidential election.

The Sacramento Bee has reported Kaepernick has never voted in a presidential election, or even registered to vote.
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Kaepernick says he feels disconnected from the system.

"I thought a lot of different things about the process and what I could and couldn't do. Once again, the system of oppression is what I have an issue with. There's more than one way to create change," he said.
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The 49ers quarterback has drawn criticism for refusing to stand during the national anthem to protest police brutality.

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