I like it for the same reasons noted by VJ and downeaster. For that matter, what purpose does singing the National Anthem serve at sports games? It's a renewal of a statement of how much we revere our country. It's a reaffirmation of solidarity in the face of so many attacks on the US and its customs and lifestyle.
I suppose if you think it serves no purpose, you could just not join in.
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