05-24-2018, 01:53 PM
(05-24-2018, 01:35 PM)CKwi88 Wrote: So what if players link arms during the anthem?
What if they stand in a circle with their heads bowed and arms over each other's shoulders?
What if they raise a fist?
What if they stand on one leg?
Quote:The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem. During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking. The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition. It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country.
Quote:2. As citizens, our US Federal Statute (36 U.S. Code § 301 – National anthem) says we should face the flag (or face toward the music if there is no flag) and stand at attention with the right hand over the heart. If the music is prerecorded, look straight ahead.
https://www.mannersmentor.com/12-months-of-holidays/u-s-flag-pledge-of-allegiance-and-national-anthem-etiquette
Not sure why anyone would think this is complicated. None of the methods you mention would be standard procedure for respecting the flag. Hopping on one foot, linking arms, raising a fist, etc would all be about drawing attention to yourself or a cause, rather than respecting a flag.
This reminds me of a story I heard once about a parent telling their child that he couldn't set "one foot" outside, so he kept his feet on the living room floor and laid out the front door. Lets not make this complicated. Everyone knows what respecting the Anthem entails. We did just fine with it from 1918 to 2016.
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