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Yes, ban it. Politics has nothing to do with sporting events. Patriotism, like religious faith, is voluntary not mandatory, and should not be subjected by force or through the use of peer pressure.
I disagree about banning it. There is nothing forcing anyone to attend these events, and if they don't agree with the National Anthem being played at them, then they should just stay home. There are some churches I don't attend because I don't agree with their teachings. That doesn't mean we should ban them. There are political rallies I won't attend because I don't agree with the entities hosting them. That doesn't mean they should be banned (though maybe some should be, LOL). Attending sporting events where the national anthem is played, or an invocation is given, is voluntary. There is no force or peer pressure being applied here.
As for playing of national anthems of other countries, I think it is a way for our country to show respect to those other countries when we are competing against them. For those that have differences with that country, the courteous thing to do is to sit or stand quietly while that anthem is playing. If the differences are too great for them to remain quiet, then those folks should just stay home and not attend that event. Booing and other disrespectful behavior is not necessary.
I can't remember ever going to a baseball game where God Bless America was played during the "7th inning stretch." That said, if the Yankees want to do this in THEIR stadium, it's their right. If someone is offended by that, they have the right to leave, or to stay home in the first place.
I have been in stores that had music playing over their speaker system that I didn't like. It wasn't a national crisis. All I did was choose to leave rather than getting bent out of shape over it. A ball stadium (or racetrack, etc.) is no different in that regard. If you don't like the songs they play, don't stay. The same thing applies to the rules of the venue. If you don't like them, leave! It really is that simple.
I think they should be. Or I don't see the purpose anymore. In Montreal (this has happened quite a few times up there recently) the fans booed the Star Spangled Banner. Of course, in retaliation, the Boston fans (hopefully I'm wrong) will return the favor if the series between the Canadiens and Bruins goes 5 games.
Maybe this tradition should not be banned from sports because of a few yahoos, but I just think it would solve a problem. It just flammes "country wars" that don't need to go on and on top of that 1/2 the players, particulary in baseball and hockey with the higher number of non north americans on the rosters, could not care less about it anyway, judging by their behavior.
Another reason why it's gone too far (or maybe) is the incident at Yankee Stadium, where some guy was roughed up by cops, for walking away from his seat to use the restroom, during God Bless America.
Your thoughts, even though I can see this flaming into a "liberals are unpatriotic" thread.
Okay, you've got me covered on the unpatriotic response --- that and for a few idiots everything traditional has to be changed for everyone.
Heh, I think I forgot the smiley at the end of my post. I don't have anything against Canada, calling y'all "America's Hat" is like when my fellow Americans joke about all of the fruits and nuts rolling out to California...it's all in fun. Canada is a great country, with friendly folks, bountiful resources, stunning natural beauty, and is, along with the U.K., our closest ally. The only real knock I have in Canada is that everybody around here seems to love your whiskey, while I'd much rather have some good old American bourbon . So, to summarize, don't take me so seriously.
Ah - i'm not normally so sensitive, must of been a bad night.
Aside from that, I'm not much of a drinker but when i come back down there i'll have to bring some Cad Whiskey and get my hands on some American Bourbon and do shots of each one after the other and do a comparison. For now i won't display favour for either or
I think they should be. Or I don't see the purpose anymore. In Montreal (this has happened quite a few times up there recently) the fans booed the Star Spangled Banner. Of course, in retaliation, the Boston fans (hopefully I'm wrong) will return the favor if the series between the Canadiens and Bruins goes 5 games.
Has there been a case of Boston fans booing another country's national anthem? Looks like we won't find out as the Bruins swept the Canadians. Maybe the Canadians will make the playoffs next year....
I think they should be. Or I don't see the purpose anymore. In Montreal (this has happened quite a few times up there recently) the fans booed the Star Spangled Banner. Of course, in retaliation, the Boston fans (hopefully I'm wrong) will return the favor if the series between the Canadiens and Bruins goes 5 games.
Maybe this tradition should not be banned from sports because of a few yahoos, but I just think it would solve a problem. It just flammes "country wars" that don't need to go on and on top of that 1/2 the players, particulary in baseball and hockey with the higher number of non north americans on the rosters, could not care less about it anyway, judging by their behavior.
Another reason why it's gone too far (or maybe) is the incident at Yankee Stadium, where some guy was roughed up by cops, for walking away from his seat to use the restroom, during God Bless America.
Your thoughts, even though I can see this flaming into a "liberals are unpatriotic" thread.
What's next, booing national anthems during the Olympics? Are we the hated and vilified, enemies of Canada now?
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Has there been a case of Boston fans booing another country's national anthem? Looks like we won't find out as the Bruins swept the Canadians. Maybe the Canadians will make the playoffs next year....
ABSOLUTELY NOT! The National Anthem should not be banned.
This country needs to be MORE Patriotic - not less - like those on the far left are trying to make it.
If someone does not want to sing the National Anthem at a sporting event - fine - that is their right. But don't you DARE to try to stop those who DO WANT TO SHOW SOME PATRIOTISM from doing so!
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ABSOLUTELY NOT! The National Anthem should not be banned.
This country needs to be MORE Patriotic - not less - like those on the far left are trying to make it.
If someone does not want to sing the National Anthem at a sporting event - fine - that is their right. But don't you DARE to try to stop those who DO WANT TO SHOW SOME PATRIOTISM from doing so!
Don't get fired up about it that much, it's just an idea to stop people from booing the anthems.
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smiley at the end of my post. I don't have anything against Canada, calling y'all "America's Hat" is like when my fellow Americans joke about all of the fruits and nuts rolling out to California...it's all in fun. Canada is a great country, with friendly folks, bountiful resources, stunning natural beauty, and is, along with the U.K., our closest ally. The only real knock I have in Canada is that everybody around here seems to love your whiskey, while I'd much rather have some good old American bourbon 
