New policy requires on-field players, personnel to stand for anthem

[Shake n Blake]

(05-24-2018, 07:58 PM)Millhouse Wrote: Imagine if all other entertainment venues like at the movies played the anthem before hand. I hear people say if it wasnt for the those that served we couldnt enjoy this. My response is then basically that is everything we do enjoy from a hike in a national park or sitting in a theater or going down to the banks for some drinks, etc etc etc etc. So why dont we hear the anthem before seeing a movie at the theater? "Everyone please turn off your phones, set your popcorn down, and rise for the National Anthem." Then its time for Deadpool 2 to start.

You're taking it to an extreme though. Sporting events are broadcast live to an audience of millions. So I get why the Anthem is played. Plus sports are something that unites us. A time where we forget our differences and cheer together. Sound familiar? The Anthem and sporting events just go together like a burger with fries.

I'm not trying to attack you at all, Millz, but you seem irritated by the Anthem itself (if I'm wrong, apologies). It's not like it's crammed down our throats everywhere, all the time. If not for sporting events, I'd never hear it. So why get mad? Use it as a time to appreciate and be thankful for what we have. Who cares if it's "forced Patriotism"? Is being proud of what and who we are a bad thing? 

I think a big problem in this country right now is people overthink shit. Patriotism is good. Other countries are proud of themselves as well. Should I be disgusted to be an American? I don't think so. I think we have a lot to be proud of and thankful for. I also don't think it's too much to ask for people to stand in silence for 2 minutes before sporting events and think about that. 

Be thankful for your brothers, be thankful for your family, freedoms and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Instead we're worrying about who paid to have the Anthem played? Or if it's silly to play at a football game? Smh...