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Old 09-21-2017, 11:19 AM
 
Location: Tennessee
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Personally, I think the Commissioner should step down. The rich jackasses on the field need to be penalized without pay.
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Old 09-21-2017, 11:19 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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So do you stand and come to attention when it is played on your TV? If not then you are nothing but a hypocrite.
My thoughts exactly.
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Old 09-21-2017, 11:21 AM
 
Location: Manhattan
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If you think about it, it's kind of silly how the national anthem gets played at all these sporting events. From kids games, high school, college and pro sports. it seems like its fake patriotism to me. Do other countries do this?

I think its more appropriate for special events like a sports all star game, International games (U.S vs a foreign team) and Olympic games.
How about this song works for me

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Old 09-21-2017, 11:21 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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exactly.

It also unifies us as as a community and as fellow Americans. The National Anthem is played at a lot of events in my neck of the woods. I don't think its silly at all. Why is there always someone wanting to take away our traditions and bury our past.
Does it really unify?
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Old 09-21-2017, 11:22 AM
 
Location: Central NJ and PA
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Not standing could be viewed as treasonous to our country. Therefore, according to progressive logic seen here on these boards, we should be completely understanding (perhaps even cheer) should those sitting be punched in the head like a Nazi.
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Old 09-21-2017, 11:23 AM
 
Location: In the reddest part of the bluest state
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It's for the troops, it's for the troops! LOL Most likely the same people who mock 'it's for the children, it's for the children'
Having been a season ticket holder for the NFL for a long time, most people do not pay attention or care.
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Old 09-21-2017, 11:25 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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The left has waged an all out war on our whole culture, all of our traditions. Sick people.
Singing of the anthem at sporting events has not always been done. it really started after 9-11. So its not really a tradition.

The history of the national anthem in sports - ESPN The Magazine
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Old 09-21-2017, 11:28 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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Not standing could be viewed as treasonous to our country. Therefore, according to progressive logic seen here on these boards, we should be completely understanding (perhaps even cheer) should those sitting be punched in the head like a Nazi.
You do realize that the soldiers fought for American freedoms not only ones that you agree with.
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Old 09-21-2017, 11:39 AM
 
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Singing of the anthem at sporting events has not always been done. it really started after 9-11. So its not really a tradition.

The history of the national anthem in sports - ESPN The Magazine

Alrighty we hear you loud and clear, you don't care for the National Anthem but taking it away from others who DO appreciate it is not your call. So, sit down, don't sing, do whatever you want during that time but let it be.
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Old 09-21-2017, 11:39 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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Alrighty we hear you loud and clear, you don't care for the National Anthem but taking it away from others who DO appreciate it is not your call. So, sit down, don't sing, do whatever you want during that time but let it be.
Thanks.
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