[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Stand Up for the King (Part 2)

I found this interesting.

They do this in Thai cinemas, play the King's Anthem.

With some movies, it would seem to cheapen the National Anthem if it were shown beforehand. It just seems to me that the National Anthem is something to be respected for serious occasions or for those where there is a longstanding tradition of playing it.

A military base would be different and there also seems to be a long history of doing this-- playing the National Anthem-- before movies.

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

I like the idea of standing up at a special event for the national anthem. The crowd is into it and pride beams. However, too much of a good thing lessens it's meaning.

I agree.

[billethkid]

Security risks?
Potential other locations being offended?

Forget it just rise up and join the majority. It is our turn!!

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I agree.

I agree too!!!!

I always get annoyed when watching a sporting event, when people start cheering, before the National Athem is finished, which to me, is disrespectful.

It seems some people have misplaced priorities and take our freedom for granted, or the attention span of a flea.

End of rant.

[BobnBev]

I would definitely support that idea. Same at the town squares every night.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by mgjim

One of the things I miss about living on a military base is the playing of the National Anthem before movies in military theaters. It just set a positive tone in the audience before the movie started and it didn't take up any more time than those pre-movie trivia tests.

Do you think the National Anthem should be played before movies in The Villages? We members of this community are certainly proud of our patriotism and we have an awful lot of veterans. I don't think many people would complain. After all, folks seem to be happy to hear the Anthem before sporting events.

So what do you think?

When we get too much of a good thing it becomes trite and largely disrespected. I.E. people talking and laughing, misreable renditions and presentations. The National anthem should be done in a reverent and respectful manner not be part of every b movie and low brow cat fight.

I spent 35 years in the Army, Reserves, and Natl Guard and am still filled with emotion when I observe the NA presented in a Majestic rendition and in the right setting. Don't lower this ancient symbol of our nation to the the ambivalence that it will engender by sloppy overuse

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Challenger

When we get too much of a good thing it becomes trite and largely disrespected. I.E. people talking and laughing, misreable renditions and presentations. The National anthem should be done in a reverent and respectful manner not be part of every b movie and low brow cat fight.

I spent 35 years in the Army, Reserves, and Natl Guard and am still filled with emotion when I observe the NA presented in a Majestic rendition and in the right setting. Don't lower this ancient symbol of our nation to the the ambivalence that it will engender by sloppy overuse

Could not be said in a better way.......................

[sunglow]

Agree!!!!!

[rubicon]

Patriotism seems not to be in vogue these days, especially at our institutions of learning. Its one of the reasons I would reinstitute the draft and collapse some of the classes ( Class 1A, etc) to make it fairer because far too many people seem to have no skin in the game

In my view I would prefer they overdo rather than under utilize the ceremonial celebration of our National Anthem

[Sandtrap328]

Don't get me wrong, folks. I am a patriotic guy and an Army veteran. I agree that the National Anthem should NOT be played before movies. It falls into disinterest if so commonplace. Keep it special. Stand up at attention when it is played!

On the other hand, I have been to functions where "God Bless The USA" or "America The Beautiful" were played and people stand up for those and even some veterans salute. Yes, they are patriotic songs but the only one to stand on your feet for is The National Anthem.

[Walt.]

Going to the movies has nothing to do with patriotism. You can love this country without having to make mandatory, regulated, scheduled, public gestures. It's sort of like the performer who gets choked up every single night when he mentions (you name the event or name). The biggest flag does not make you the biggest patriot... it just means you're a Toyota dealer.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Walt.

.. it just means you're a Toyota dealer.

great observation,,i never thought about that

[JoMar]

I also notice that when the anthem is played there are very few that salute the flag. I'm a believer that if you are a veteran you should salute to show those attending how many veterans surround them. We should stop trying to blend in but start standing out, might change some attitudes of those generations who did not serve.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Patriotism seems not to be in vogue these days, especially at our institutions of learning. Its one of the reasons I would reinstitute the draft and collapse some of the classes ( Class 1A, etc) to make it fairer because far too many people seem to have no skin in the game

In my view I would prefer they overdo rather than under utilize the ceremonial celebration of our National Anthem

Bring back the draft? To make the country more patriotic? That worked well in the 60's, not.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Security risks?

Potential other locations being offended?



Forget it just rise up and join the majority. It is our turn!!

Absolutely right on. When did the National Anthem become NOT correct?

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

Don't get me wrong, folks. I am a patriotic guy and an Army veteran. I agree that the National Anthem should NOT be played before movies. It falls into disinterest if so commonplace. Keep it special. Stand up at attention when it is played!



On the other hand, I have been to functions where "God Bless The USA" or "America The Beautiful" were played and people stand up for those and even some veterans salute. Yes, they are patriotic songs but the only one to stand on your feet for is The National Anthem.

More reasons to have the National Anthem played as a regular occurrence.

We did the Pledge of Allegiance every day for years. That never became a "disinterest" to me. I'd rather too often than not at all - the current status.