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I posted a long comment on this, but saw “your post will appear once approved.” Not sure what I said that could have violated any rules. But in a nutshell, the National Anthem is, or at least “should be” a tribute to the many lives lost/given to keep USA as the best country in the world to be a citizen. Yes, there are “other” issues stemming from it, but those are different issues than showing the well earned respect for our country. Those issues should be addressed through a different means. This is JUST imo, don’t want to offend anyone.
And it is up to us – the DAWG fans on this forum to keep this placid and I do believe the majority of the members will do just that.
@KingoftheSouth If you just want to take the question literally and know what the individual's personal policy on his standing for the anthem is, you've got the right way to word the answers I think. But the way the answers were worded, I think Bama was also interested in people's opinions on whether other people besides just yourself should stand for the flag.
I just really, really don't like Florida. Maybe not relevant but had to get that out there.
@LarryMunson are you infatuated w/ @BamaDawg
What's the deal man? You Down Vote everyone of his post. Very very Childish!!!!
As a Vet, I ALWAYS stand. However, I also know that I fought for the person next to me to not if they choose too. When I first heard of Kap doing the kneeling thing it really pissed me off. But I had to realize our country does have a HUGE problem with injustices. Bringing these issues to the forefront is much needed. I have no issue with someone doing a peaceful protest. Now if you burn the Flag, I have a MAJOR problem with.
I understand where you are coming from. Based off my original question, #3 probably shouldn't have been an option. Good point. I was trying to elicit responses (like a lot of the ones I got) without the question seeming to political.
My opinion is the mods should ban him. @BamaDawg already tried having a discussion with him and Munson ignored it. And it's not just @BamaDawg only that Munson is irritating now.
I know who it is. It's someone on here with another account with whom I have had semi heated discussions with and they are to afraid to use thier own name to vote me down.
@LarryMunson Come on man, the gig is up. You'gonna get banned and lose both your accounts. Just let it go.
I believe everyone should stand, but if you do not stand that's your decision and you will not hear a peep from me. If you are one of my players however (youth age) and you kneel, I will bench you until I feel like putting you back in. I will not tolerate a kid trying to take the focus away from his team and the game to make a statement about something that does not include the game. I see this as disrespect to the team, if you want to make a statement that's your right and I encourage it, but do at another time when it doesn't involve the team. I also feel that if you do make the choice to kneel do not cry like a little school girl when there are repercussions from your decision, stand behind your choice and except what ever may come.
Go ahead and call him out.
really good point, one I did not think of
Maybe I should have said I'm 90% sure. On this type of platform where any coward can hide behind a screen name, there really isn't anyway to know for sure. And it is better that a guilty man goes free than for an innocent man be found guilty. With that being said, I do believe that @SavageDawg17 or another mod should ban ole Larry. He adds no content what so ever to this forum.
Deep down, I also believe "to each their own" and fall in line with the Libertarian philosophy of everyone minding their own business and taking responsibility for their own actions; however, I come from a military family and have a soft spot for the sacrifices made by others to protect our freedoms. Yes, those freedoms do include sitting during the National Anthem, but that's like spitting in the face of the defense lawyer who just freed you.
If you have a problem with America, join a civic organization for change. Do something about it. To me, standing is a meaningful gesture of respect. To sit out of protest is just whining.