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National Anthem etiquette....
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I don't care what people do during the anthem, honestly. It's kind of baffling to me how people & media outlets overreact when someone doesn't conform
I like this post. He doesn't bash the kids but instead explains the proper etiquette. Do the kids have to do this ... No, but most of these kids are very respectful and just need a little teaching. Great post.
Spectacle = quiet kneeling? It’s not like they pulled out a flag and lit it on fire.
You have your opinion and I have mine, which is fine. We have that right 😀👍️
You could also spit on the dinner table during family get together. You should try it and say " do whatever you want its merica." This comment shows a lack of education. Yes it is America and you can do what you want but c'mon man. Dont be dumb.
In soviet russia, dinner table spits on family
In the interest of educating good etiquette on National Anthems I would like to know the correct way to show respect when the opposition Anthem is playing? In my experience this is a far greater problem when attending international events.
The Oath of Allegiance reminds me to say that the Pledge of Allegiance should be changed. Currently states that one is pledging allegiance to (the flag) "and to the republic for which it stands...." The problem (main) is a republic can be anything, witness the People's Republic of China or Korea, etc. Instead, suggest that the pledge be "... to the Constitution of the United States, One Nation, Under God, Indivisible...." Leave off "to the flag" which always struck me as dumb and indirect.
The Constitution is the main thing, only thing. It is required in every oath that is administered. That is what a citizen should pledge allegiance to.
People would face the flag, hand over heart, and say the revised pledge. No mention of "the flag". At the time the pledge was proposed, graphics were rare. Today, everyone is bombarded with graphics. The gesture of facing the flag conveys all that is necessary.
Oh, yeah. I see no reason for school kids to recite the pledge every single day. Every week is plenty after the 4th grade, plus assemblies. Carry on.
As a Lennonist (John) I think also that the pledge of Allegiance should not be religion dependent. One can fiercely defend the USA without believing in God. Freedom of religion means you should be able to believe in anything including nothing not just that Christians can be free to express their beliefs wherever and whenever they please. Listen to the words of Imagine and think what the world could be if all people are really treated the same regardless of their differences.
Stand and do what everyone else does lol
This thread went about how I expected it to go prior to clicking... actually a little more civil.
My stance...
I’ll request all people do “the respectful thing” when the country does “the respectful thing” for all of its citizens I N C L U D I N G the soldiers who have to beg for an ounce of support upon returning for war.
I agree with you. The "under God" was added as a Cold War "godless communists" reaction in the 1950s. I didn't propose it be eliminated 'cause to me there are bigger battles. The "indivisible" is a reaction to the War between the States. It doesn't serve a purpose, either, if Constitution replaces republic.
I kind of veered off and was referring to NFL players kneeling. When they try to make themselves the story over 10s of thousands of people honoring the flag & just wanting to watch a game then yes, that's a spectacle. Just my humble opinion
I love it. Most people won't get that.
In reality the biggest issue is why is the National Anthem played at sporting events where both teams are American. It should be reserved for International events and both Anthems should be respected by both fan bases.
True, the flag becomes something of a proxy that borders idol status in what (can) easily become an empty, mechanical gesture of patriotism just because of how we seem to repetitiously require it. Using the constitution would be way more efficient...BUT, here's the rub when using the constitution as the direct symbol in the anthem: the growing tendency to interpret it subjectively based on political situations and political outcomes. So we're still at square one, an empty mechanical gesture of patriotism.