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Kaepernick was nominated as a contributor by Bob Birkett of Vermont, who decided to submit an application for the same after discovering that there was no criteria in place restricting him from doing so
. . . "According to the Hall Of Fame, a contributor is defined as "an individual who has “made outstanding contributions to professional football in capacities other than playing or coaching." In his letter, Birkett made it clear as to why he thought the athlete deserved to be inducted into the prestigious position. “Mr. Kaepernick has shown exceptional courage in highlighting the
damaging effects of racial injustice on black people and on our society as a whole. His respectful kneeling posture has created a powerful symbol for those who are oppressed by our society," he wrote.
(Is America made better by people like these?)
"Backing Birkett's view, 
Armour wrote in the article, "It’s hard to argue that Kaepernick, who sacrificed his career because he wanted to make his country better, doesn’t at least deserve a debate." However, not many agreed with her viewpoint and took to social media to express their criticism of the move. Here are a few of the reactions:ue that Kaepernick, who sacrificed his career because he wanted to make his country better, doesn’t at least deserve a debate." However, not many agreed with her viewpoint and took to social media to express their criticism of the move. Here are a few of the reactions:
" 'If any of u claim your boycotting the NFL & really don't, your disgusting as well, this is a slap in the face to true Hall of Famers, if you're okay with this you're the problem USA Today Columnist Supports Kaepernick's Induction Into NFL Hall of Fame' " . . .
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