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Originally Posted by Windguy
I wonder if all these people who feel it is really important to stand for the national anthem stand up in their living rooms when it is played on TV. I suspect they remain seated in their recliners while holding a beer and shoving snacks in their mouths.
I feel that the national anthem is being abused by being played for so many gatherings that are totally unrelated to patriotism. It should be reserved for special occasions. For instance, play it during ball games on Independence Day, but not for every game. It cheapens the anthem the way it is overused. But, the ball parks do it because they are pandering to those who think it’s important. Is that any worse than what some here think of as pandering when players take a knee before the game starts?
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Our grandchildren in DC do the pledge of allegiance before school starts. Want to get rid of that too.
Traditions are important, history is important. My father and father in law fought under that flag in WWII. I respect our flag and do not appreciate anyone taking a knee while it is being sung or played. Lots of other ways to protest.