How are Republicans reacting to cops and others taking the knee in solidarity?

I just ranted about taking the knee two days ago on fluther, so it is interesting that this is happening now.

I haven’t watched much coverage of the protests the last two days, but I saw a 5 minute interview with a mayor in California who said police officers were taking the knee to show solidarity, and now I have heard that was happening in many cities.

Are Republicans still seeing taking the knee as an affront to American soldiers who fought for us, or does that only apply if it is done when the national anthem is playing?

It seems to me it is now a symbol of peaceful, non-violent, protest, and more specifically protest for equality in America.

How do you see it? Does time and place make it ok in some instances and not in others, or do Republicans now understand better why taking the knee was only about equality, and had nothing to do with soldiers who fought for us.