Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1149185)

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 (Post 1149195)

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.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1149278)

I agree.

Originally Posted by mgjim (Post 1149173)

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?

Originally Posted by Challenger (Post 1149308)

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

Originally Posted by Walt. (Post 1149373)

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

Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1149364)

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

Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 1149282)

Security risks?

Potential other locations being offended?



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

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328 (Post 1149366)

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.