What is the controversy surrounding #takeaknee

[henryp]

But why is it considered disrespectful, don't people literally print us flag in underwear, shirts, brassiere etc

3) many just flat-out never bothered to find out why Kap or the players this weekend protested and instead assumed that the conservative narrative that they were protesting the flag (and by extension, protesting America) was true, lies are rather effective on the ignorant who willfully remain ignorant instead of looking up the facts

I was under the impression Kap was absolutely protesting the flag, in that the flag is a symbol of America, and in the America black people experience, they get shat on.  I thought he said something to that effect way back when.  If his protest were unrelated to the flag/anthem, it'd just be a dick move to pick that time to protest.

I flat out bothered to look it up to see if my suspect memory was misremembering.

"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game.

I do agree with the bolded portion of your post though.