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Why on earth are we singing the national anthem before every sporting event in the first place?
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
We need to unify around the realization that our national anthem sucks
Frankly, I have no interest in actors and actresses, athletes, and anyone else who feels their unsolicited opinion needs to be heard, pontificating and dominating the media. I do what I can do to oppose such behavior. Namely, I hit them in the pocketbook, hey?
Why do you hate America?
Where have I remotely demanded anyone not be permitted to exercise their rights? Nowhere. I have an opinion about anthem kneelers. I have quite a ways to travel to get to a demand. But you’re just being obtuse to get your gotcha on me.
IIRC, its roots trace back to the Cold War. Forced patriotism to help unite the country against the Communists.
First, I don't think disliking our anthem for having no musically redeeming qualities speaks to disliking America, and that's before you consider FSK's problematic legacy. It's no different than saying our flag is stupid (it's not - it's awesome - though this does the trick for me MUCH more): Second, I am of the belief that staunch defense of artificial constructs such as the flag, the pledge of allegiance or the national anthem as intrinsically patriotic is misguided and detracts from the ways in which those fake idols can be used as battering rams against people who wish to see some sort of change, progress etc, whatever arena in which those beliefs may fall. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.
A country’s anthem is meaningless unless to demonstrate one’s honor for that country. So whether his intention was to honor the flag, that’s what his choosing stand for it accomplished. A nation’s flag is a symbol of that country. A person’s actions when a country’s anthem is played signifies what’s in their heart, mind, and soul, good or bad.
So those Marquette fans who keep their hats on their heads as they stand in the queue to purchase their beers at the Fiserv when the anthem is played are heartless, mindless, and soulless?
Good for him. I applaud him exercising his first amendment rights to peacefully stand apart.
Second, I am of the belief that staunch defense of artificial constructs such as the flag, the pledge of allegiance or the national anthem as intrinsically patriotic is misguided and detracts from the ways in which those fake idols can be used as battering rams against people who wish to see some sort of change, progress etc, whatever arena in which those beliefs may fall. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.
there has been an established decorum for years with regard to our national anthem, God bless America, the pledge of the allegiance and what have you. for those who desire to change that decorum is trolling. they know it is going to evoke emotions. why do they choose to do whatever it is they do during the national anthem? why not do it during the layup drill, before the national anthem, after games. i am actually surprised by the number of people we have on this board who can't seem to understand those who have strong patriotic emotions and gratitude toward those who gave the ultimate sacrifice allowing us to have the freedoms we have. too many take for granted the privileges we have that many other countries don't have. then, when some voice their patriotism and dissent upon those who "disrespect" a long held tradition they are mocked and/or minimalized. what's next? people are getting destroyed for holding traditional views on this and that's just wrong. just ask drew brees
there has been an established decorum for years with regard to our national anthem, God bless America, the pledge of the allegiance and what have you. for those who desire to change that decorum is trolling.
And thirsty.
It used to be tradition to sacrifice humans for a good harvest.
As usual, you are the one that is trolling. Look at the picture I shared above and tell me why kneeling is okay to memorialize soldiers but not as a silent, respectful protest.
He’s on topic on a message board. Hardly said anything outlandish.
But let's be honest here. Most of those who get upset at the kneeling aren't really bothered by the kneeling. They're bothered by what the protest stands for and puts before them.