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Yep. It is "silly" to honor those men who died with the national anthem. Who cares, right? We have freedom in this nation, just 'cause. **** those dead soldiers.
I tell ya, people who think the national anthem is silly turn my stomach.
Why? The National Anthem glorifies war. I don't care what people think of me; war is something to be avoided at all costs. No matter what our lying politicians say, America is the most warmongering country in the world. My parents raised me here; where I was born wasn't my decision. America is a great country, but war and killing people is not what makes it great. Anyone who follows that twisted logic needs to have their head examined.
So if you dont stand for the anthem then your not proud to be an American? LOL
Not what I'm saying. But my opinion of anyone who does not at a function where it is customary is that they 1. don't respect their country, 2. they are full of themselves and are trying to make a statement, or 3. both.
I don't know if those who do stand are truly proud to be an American or if those who don't are. I do however support our American traditions. People often say American has no culture of its own, well standing for our national anthem at community gatherings is part of our culture. I feel that it is respectable to participate in these traditions. I'm aware others don't share my belief. I don't care if you don't participate but don't push to change traditions for others because you think its silly.
Something weird about "forced" patriotism whether it's singing the national anthem or reciting the pledge of alliance in schools.
How many Americans just go through the motions just to be culturally appropriate?
They don't play the national anthem at the Wal-mart checkout or the drive through at Burger King; why should a sports business do it?
Oh good grief. Is that the standard you hold our county to, wal mart and burger king.
Here is the link posted earlier by ma5cmpb. That poster used it to try to claim the NA wasnt played at ball games until 2011 (because thats the date of the article) but if you actually read the article it goes into detail about why/how the tradition began.
Oh good grief. Is that the standard you hold our county to, wal mart and burger king.
Here is the link posted earlier by ma5cmpb. That poster used it to try to claim the NA wasnt played at ball games until 2011 (because thats the date of the article) but if you actually read the article it goes into detail about why/how the tradition began.
No i said that the national anthem was always played at certain games. Superbowl, World Series, locally etc, but it really took off nationally after 9-11, along with celebrating the military at the games too.
It's not up to you when it is the right time to protest. You can not deny that these protests have gotten people's attention and caused us to talk about the problems.
I'm not the only one who feels that way. Yet another social more that seems to allude a segment of our country.
The only conversation I hear about Colin is distaste for his actions.
Something weird about "forced" patriotism whether it's singing the national anthem or reciting the pledge of alliance in schools.
How many Americans just go through the motions just to be culturally appropriate?
This is what i meant by saying that it was silly.
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