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Old 09-26-2017, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl View Post
Standing for the National Anthem is something old people like me were taught to do as children and we did it cheerfully and willingly and proudly and often with tears in our eyes.. It is a tradition and a rule of sorts and until I die I will do it simply because I love this country. I will use my first amendment rights to speak out against issues I don't agree with at other times, but as long as I can, I will stand for the flag.

It is also an NFL RULE which when violated usually results in big fines. This time it didn't! NFL IS POLITICIZING OUR ANTHEM.