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Originally Posted by Bill14564
So no “America the Beautiful?” No “God Bless the USA” either? Or is there a physical and/or temporal boundary - not within twenty five minutes of start time or not within 100yds of mid-field?
Or maybe just accept that the complainers are going to find something to complain about - even if they have to make it up themselves. That being the case, ignore them and perform a nice, meaningful song.
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I guess, it depends on whether or not the intent is to divide the country. It is customary for the National Anthem to be sung for the opening of our sports. I believe that several other countries do the same with their National Anthem. But gee, if it's all about "can't we all get along?" then by all means, break traditions by stomping all over them just to please a few and anger or disgust the rest. Like I said before, we can start the game an hour earlier and give everyone with an ethnic or diverse background a chance to entertain their little section of America. Perhaps we could even slip in a magic show or some dance routines. Why wait until the half-time?
