Talk of The Villages Florida - View Single Post - Standing for Patriotic songs other than the National Anthem

Walt. · 09-02-2016, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

We are not required to stand up for patriotic songs but depending where you hear them, the "custom" seems to go to standing. I have seen some folks here remain seated for "God Bless The USA" and the "standees" look at them as though they committed a grave sin.

Viewpoints?

I have no problem with standing for the National Anthem. As for "God Bless the USA"... I don't stand. It's turned into just another one of those applause-trigger gimmick. Yes, I get "the looks" but don't really care. If it makes you feel good to stand... go right ahead. It doesn't, however, make you more patriotic.