Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

I’ve applied for several jobs during my long working career. For each job I was interested in, I needed to modify the resume and get new letters of recommendation.

Now that I’m retired and doing volunteer work or part-time substitute teaching, having to prove myself or needing someone to vouch for me is something I don’t worry about.

But what if you are a former college and professional quarterback that happens to be a bit controversial — like Colin Kaepernick? We all know the story of the former 49ers QB who angered a lot of football fans by taking a knee during the playing of the...