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If I read this correctly, we are the only nation in which the national anthem is habitually played before every sporting event. Given that the participants routinely come from all over the globe (and for that matter even if they didnât), there really is no logical connection between the two.
Canada also plays the anthem before arena sports events. What give up a tradition because of a few people using it as a protest vehicle? And, when else would you ever hear the anthems then?
Personally, I find what some âsingersâ do to the national anthem far more offensive than anything Colin Kaepernick could do that didnât involve him trying to sing it.
I canât remember the last time I stood for a national anthem. (Probably, ironically enough, in the 1970s for O Canada.) No one ever noticed because all the rest around me were seated too â well, except for some percussionists, but they will stand for almost anything. âDisguised as a second trombone.â
This âtraditionâ was not present when the sports began, it was fist recorded as being played in 1918, and did not catch on right away. So we went from 1814 when it was written, until 1918 when someone started playing it at a game, without this âtraditionâ.
Wearing a flag pin, standing for the national anthem are all cheap ways of showing off how patriotic you are. True patriotism is defending the rights of those who donât agree with you. Remember âI detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write.â? Well, this is not an American quote, it is probably from VoltaireâŠa Frenchman. So, maybe we should sing the marseillaise instead. Dissent is patriotic, because it ainât easy.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 8 years ago
If I read this correctly, we are the only nation in which the national anthem is habitually played before every sporting event. Given that the participants routinely come from all over the globe (and for that matter even if they didnât), there really is no logical connection between the two.
Polsixe over 8 years ago
Canada also plays the anthem before arena sports events. What give up a tradition because of a few people using it as a protest vehicle? And, when else would you ever hear the anthems then?
jbmlaw01 over 8 years ago
Fans can contribute to the dialogue by boycotting those games featuring protesters.
bobpickett1 over 8 years ago
âPersonal Seat Licenseâ
phoenixnyc over 8 years ago
Personally, I find what some âsingersâ do to the national anthem far more offensive than anything Colin Kaepernick could do that didnât involve him trying to sing it.
hippogriff over 8 years ago
I canât remember the last time I stood for a national anthem. (Probably, ironically enough, in the 1970s for O Canada.) No one ever noticed because all the rest around me were seated too â well, except for some percussionists, but they will stand for almost anything. âDisguised as a second trombone.â
trrider53 over 8 years ago
@jbmlawâŠOr just boycotting those games featuring athletes.
wpeckham over 8 years ago
This âtraditionâ was not present when the sports began, it was fist recorded as being played in 1918, and did not catch on right away. So we went from 1814 when it was written, until 1918 when someone started playing it at a game, without this âtraditionâ.
Allan Honeyman over 8 years ago
Wearing a flag pin, standing for the national anthem are all cheap ways of showing off how patriotic you are. True patriotism is defending the rights of those who donât agree with you. Remember âI detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write.â? Well, this is not an American quote, it is probably from VoltaireâŠa Frenchman. So, maybe we should sing the marseillaise instead. Dissent is patriotic, because it ainât easy.
hcarpenter1 over 8 years ago
and we all know that they are such a waste of time.
freedomwriter over 8 years ago
Any National Anthem is just a propaganda tool. It getâs harder and harder to sing,âlaaaaand of the freeeee."