I didn't know until just now that it is a law that you have to place your hand over your heart and face the flag when the National Anthem is played.
So what do you think about this?
So what do you think about this?
What do you think about this?
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So how would you feel about it if it were your country? Are there any laws regarding protocol for when the anthem is played?
Just curious.
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I knew this because I was in the Army and we always had to salute the flag and the civilians would place their hands over their hearts.
I'm not voting for Obama anyway so it doesn't really matter to me. Personally, I feel that if you aren't loyal to your country, you need to get the hell out of here. It's kinda pathetic that a U.S. Senator doesn't know this though.
I'm not voting for Obama anyway so it doesn't really matter to me. Personally, I feel that if you aren't loyal to your country, you need to get the hell out of here. It's kinda pathetic that a U.S. Senator doesn't know this though.
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I don't think there are any laws about it.So how would you feel about it if it were your country? Are there any laws regarding protocol for when the anthem is played?
Just curious.
What do you think of it?
I think it's a bit weird to be honest, because you should only pledge your allegiance to God and not to a country.
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The Star Spangled Banner was written as an ode to the war with the British Troops after the pilgrims left for America b/c they no longer wanted to be ruled under the Church of England. It is, in essence, a hymnal about this nation's religious war. Because of that, I see it as a tribute to God, too. When we sing it, we are proclaiming that we were/are proud to fight for our right to worship Him the way we choose. America has evolved over the years into many different forms of freedom being sought here, but religious freedom was the cornerstone on which America was built.
JMHO
JMHO
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You're welcome. It's one of the reasons that I get frustrated with people trying to remove the pledge from our schools b/c it has God's name in it. I just think it's really ironic that they are condemning something that is directly tied to the very history that gives them their right to come here and enjoy religious freedom, etc. They're so offended by "God" but not offended by the freedom that they have been given that Christians fought for originally.
Again - JMHO.
Again - JMHO.
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Personally, I think it's irreverent, but I'm more concerned about those who act patriotic, but don't truly have the countries best interest at heart, only their own selfish political motives.
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Yeah, I'm with this guy.
It doesn't bug me so much if someone doesn't follow all the rules to a T like Obama, but it irks me when people are disrespectful during the anthem and don't at least take off their hats.
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It certainly wasn't a smart move on Obama's part...you'd think he'd know to be sure to show respect for our country even if he didn't know it was a law...
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Yeah but you see a lot of people who just stand up straight though.
I'm not going to vote for Barrack "Lets invade Pakistan" Obama anyways but I really think that this kind of thing is way overrated.
There are a lot better reasons to dislike Obama and every other candidate then this.
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dluvs2trvl
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I never said that I disliked him...where did you get that from
I just said that it wasn't a smart move on his part...if you're running for the office of the President - then I would think that you would know to place your hand on your heart to show your loyalty and respect to the country that you some day hope to hold the number one office of...
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Agreed, but better that he show his true colors now, rather than after he would be in office.I never said that I disliked him...where did you get that from
I just said that it wasn't a smart move on his part...if you're running for the office of the President - then I would think that you would know to place your hand on your heart to show your loyalty and respect to the country that you some day hope to hold the number one office of...
I never cared for John Kerry - then after his slam against the military, I knew why.
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Yeah...but I wonder if it's his true colors or just a very, very thoughtless move on his part...
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I never said that I disliked him...where did you get that from
I just said that it wasn't a smart move on his part...if you're running for the office of the President - then I would think that you would know to place your hand on your heart to show your loyalty and respect to the country that you some day hope to hold the number one office of...
Oh ok yeah I understand.
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