[Bay Kid]

This is what the country is all about for the past few years. Division. Such a shame.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Absolutely no problem with them playing that SONG. Play it at halftime. Let the cheerleaders perform to it. DO NOT equate it with our ONE AND ONLY national anthem, DO NOT try to elevate it to something that it is not. I love CHOOSING to learn about "other cultures", but not having it shoved down my throat as a so-called "national anthem". I'm going to Africa in 6 months, will be sitting in at a school, having dinner with locals and learning about a DIFFERENT culture. THIS is America-we are supposed to be ONE NATION, we should not embrace division.

Bingo! We're a melting pot, not a salad bowl.

Balkanizing America (which in effect is what this does) is diametrically opposite of "one and indivisible".

[Topspinmo]

Well, if majority don’t like it don’t buy tickets or watch NFL. That only way to send message. But, majority can’t give up there Friday night dreaming of pass like good old fashion fishing story. Majority are so gullible.

[vintageogauge]

Well, let's see what happens at Daytona. Will there be 2?

[Bill14564]

Just wondering: Was it introduced Sunday as the Black National Anthem or as "Lift Every Voice and Sing?" Are posters choosing to be offended by something that DID NOT HAPPEN?

Yes, the song was performed, just as "America the Beautiful" and perhaps others were performed. That's great, it's boring sitting in the stands with nothing happening on the field and it's fun to be able to say you saw ______ performing.

My objection is to those who argue that *that* song shouldn't be played because it is sometimes labeled as the Black National Anthem. Get over yourselves, it's just a song. If you want to object to the label, so do I, but object to that and not the song itself.

I also have a problem with those complaining that those in attendance did not stand for the song when there is no reason why anyone should stand for that song. The same goes for those who argue that fans should stand when "God Bless the USA" is played. We have only one National Anthem, only one song where Americans as a group should be expected to stand and show respect.

Object to labeling the song in an attempt to elevate it and object to demands that it be shown a level of respect it has not earned. But don't invent reasons to be offended and don't demand that only *approved* songs can be performed.

[billethkid]

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[billethkid]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Absolutely no problem with them playing that SONG. Play it at halftime. Let the cheerleaders perform to it. DO NOT equate it with our ONE AND ONLY national anthem, DO NOT try to elevate it to something that it is not. I love CHOOSING to learn about "other cultures", but not having it shoved down my throat as a so-called "national anthem". I'm going to Africa in 6 months, will be sitting in at a school, having dinner with locals and learning about a DIFFERENT culture. THIS is America-we are supposed to be ONE NATION, we should not embrace division.

Spot on!

[Lottoguy]

Perhaps it was never called a Black National Anthem. Maybe someone called it that who wants to rock the boat?

[Stu from NYC]

We have one National Anthem and we all know what it is. The other is a song and I would sit quietly but would not get up for it.

[Lottoguy]

That is exactly my point I made. It's a song and because people see who is singing it goes out and gives it that title.

[fdpaq0580]

"Stairway to Heaven". Rock Anthem.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by DALEPQ

Granted this is an opinion, and probably will be removed from forum.
So; What was the purpose/benefit of singing the "Black National Anthem" at the Super Bowl??
We are ONE NATION, with ONE NATIONAL ANTHEM!!
To me, the Black National Athem, encourages division, it does not encourage unity!
So, what is next? Latino Anthem, or maybe LGBTQ anthem.
"ONE NATION.....with liberty and justice for all", what is wrong with that??

Apparently, they want division. Different dorms, dances, proms and graduations. Separate dining halls. Different expectations. Only option may be to treat races differently. quite a 180 from when we were growing up.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

"Stairway to Heaven". Rock Anthem.

Never play it in a music store. I was at guitar center, and wanted to prove to my friend that the story about being thrown out if you play S.T.H. was just a lie. They asked me to leave. The entire store (they are large) got quiet and looked at me. By the 26th note, I was asked to leave.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Whitley

Never play it in a music store. I was at guitar center, and wanted to prove to my friend that the story about being thrown out if you play S.T.H. was just a lie. They asked me to leave. The entire store (they are large) got quiet and looked at me. By the 26th note, I was asked to leave.

Oh, YES! Absolutely true. Seen it happen several times. You will be allowed back in, but don't, DON'T play Stairway to Heaven!
So funny!

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by thomp679

Why not? I thought those that opposed the Black National Anthem are the same that was opposed to kneeling. It was my understanding that the people with that view gave up watching the NFL so it shouldn't matter. Besides the Black national anthem was performed a half hour before kickoff and before the pregame show, which included America the Beautiful and then the National Anthem.

I really did not care, BUT your post made me think. If a group has an anthem for their nation, are there then two nations? I remember watching the Mets play the expos when I was a kid. Since they were two separate nations, two national anthems were played. Is that the case here? Will there be a black national flag? What next, separate dorms, dining halls, proms and graduations? (oh wait. That has happened)