[vlm790]

The band Hayfire played a great show at Brownwood last night. They had a little girl about 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance and then they sang the Proud to be an American song by Lee Greenwood. It was stunning to see the people who remained seated and didn’t even show respect. Where has American pride gone?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by vlm790

The band Hayfire played a great show at Brownwood last night. They had a little girl about 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance and then they sang the Proud to be an American song by Lee Greenwood. It was stunning to see the people who remained seated and didn’t even show respect. Where has American pride gone?

"proud to be an american" is not a nationally recognized official song for this country and it's an insult to America when people DO stand for it. It puts it as equal to the National Anthem, which IS an officially recognized song of this country.

Just like you don't stand and salute the flag of Iowa when someone drives down the road with that flag poking up from their golf cart, or when someone sings Kumbaya.

I will not stand for that song until/unless the Nation selects it to replace the National Anthem.

As for the pledge of allegiance, it seems to be political posturing to recite it before a musical entertainment show and degrades the significance of it.

I wouldn't stand then, either.

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[Taltarzac725]

Really enjoy Hayfire. The great thing about the USA is freedom to not stand for whatever. And in some other countries not conforming to the mob comes with a great price.

[JSR22]

I do not stand for that song.

[collie1228]

I am a proud veteran, love my country, served in a war, member of the American Legion, and a volunteer for Honor Flight. I feel I am a true patriot. I will proudly stand for the pledge and the national anthem, but I do not make a special effort to stand for the Lee Greenwood song. I was eating dinner once in the bowling alley restaurant in Spanish Springs when karaoke was going on, and the DJ played the Lee Greenwood song and expected everyone to stand. I did not. I got some stink-eye looks from neighboring tables, but I won't be intimidated by anyone. There are any number of patriotic songs that can be played. Only the national anthem deserves special respect.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by JSR22

I do not stand for that song.

I believe the OP was talking about standing for the Pledge of Allegiance...

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

I believe the OP was talking about standing for the Pledge of Allegiance...

Disagree.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by vlm790

The band Hayfire played a great show at Brownwood last night. They had a little girl about 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance and then they sang the Proud to be an American song by Lee Greenwood. It was stunning to see the people who remained seated and didn’t even show respect. Where has American pride gone?

Maybe they are citizens of the USA.

[Lottoguy]

It's a very good song that is also the lead in for a speech from a certain politican. Many people know this and it's a shame this song is closely attributed to him. As a Viet Nam veteran I too only stand for the Pledge and our National Anthem.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by JSR22

I do not stand for that song.

I'm all for citing the pledge at Goverment meetings, Citizenship Ceremonies and Special Ceremonies.
Normally I don't pledge Allegiance inanimate objects when I enlisted I swore to uphold the Constitution.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

"proud to be an american" is not a nationally recognized official song for this country and it's an insult to America when people DO stand for it. It puts it as equal to the National Anthem, which IS an officially recognized song of this country.

Just like you don't stand and salute the flag of Iowa when someone drives down the road with that flag poking up from their golf cart, or when someone sings Kumbaya.

I will not stand for that song until/unless the Nation selects it to replace the National Anthem.

As for the pledge of allegiance, it seems to be political posturing to recite it before a musical entertainment show and degrades the significance of it.

I wouldn't stand then, either.

Agree. I can't believe the people that think patriotism is all about having a bunch of flags on your golf cart, or playing a popular song. And patriotism is different than Nationalism.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by collie1228

I am a proud veteran, love my country, served in a war, member of the American Legion, and a volunteer for Honor Flight. I feel I am a true patriot. I will proudly stand for the pledge and the national anthem, but I do not make a special effort to stand for the Lee Greenwood song. I was eating dinner once in the bowling alley restaurant in Spanish Springs when karaoke was going on, and the DJ played the Lee Greenwood song and expected everyone to stand. I did not. I got some stink-eye looks from neighboring tables, but I won't be intimidated by anyone. There are any number of patriotic songs that can be played. Only the national anthem deserves special respect.

Agree. Thank you for your service.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by JSR22

Disagree.

I disagree with your disagreement...

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

"proud to be an american" is not a nationally recognized official song for this country and it's an insult to America when people DO stand for it. It puts it as equal to the National Anthem, which IS an officially recognized song of this country.

Just like you don't stand and salute the flag of Iowa when someone drives down the road with that flag poking up from their golf cart, or when someone sings Kumbaya.

I will not stand for that song until/unless the Nation selects it to replace the National Anthem.

As for the pledge of allegiance, it seems to be political posturing to recite it before a musical entertainment show and degrades the significance of it.

I wouldn't stand then, either.

My opinion, for what it is worth:

Standing for "Proud to be an American" and standing for the Pledge of Allegiance is two vastly different things, and there is no political "posture" associated with the Pledge of Allegiance.