Why is the US National Anthem still played before sporting events

[snailspace]

:?

 

[KeithD]

Why wouldn't it be?

 

[ll74]

Because people want it to be.

 

[BeatMan]

in Jamaica they play the national anthem in Movie Theatres before showing movies

 

[lovecraft68]

Because people who aren't leftist pieces of trash still take pride in the freedom of this country.

 

[ll74]

Because people who aren't leftist pieces of trash still take pride in the freedom of this country.

Having pride in your country doesn't require anthems or flags.

 

[phrodeau]

Musicians unions.

 

[KeithD]

It's so great to see the foaming-at-the-mouth sick little puppy board Trumpettes wrap themselves in the flag and then attack the U.S. Capitol and attempt a coup.

 

[Rockymtnman]

shrug. If they stopped it wouldn’t bother me one bit. But hearing \ singing it doesn’t bother me either. I’ll say the pledge but I drop the flag and under god. Colored cloth doesn’t get my promise of support but the country does. And god doesn’t exist.

 

[VinnyVeritas]

Because people who aren't leftist pieces of trash still take pride in the freedom of this country.

Not to mention a culture of excellence.

 

[VinnyVeritas]

Having pride in your country doesn't require anthems or flags.

Yes, there is always the alternative, the burning and looting of mostly peaceful protests (against the government).

 

[ll74]

Yes, there is always the alternative, the burning and looting of mostly peaceful protests (against the government).

You're saying that the only alternative to singing a song and waving a flag is destruction?

 

[Sean Renaud]

Because people who aren't leftist pieces of trash still take pride in the freedom of this country.

You know its relatively knew to play the anthem before games right?

 

[Rightguide]

Because this is America.

 

[Sean Renaud]

Because this is America.

That's a stupid reason however. Terribly stupid.

 

[ksmybuttons]

That's a stupid reason however. Terribly stupid.

Which America is my question. Mexico? Canada? I wonder if the NBA Raptors play ‘O Canada?

 

[BluesDriver66]

To keep guys like this in check.

 

[colddiesel]

All countries tend to do it and it is a fairly recent innovation for most. The best by a mile is the NZ "Haka" - not an anthem but a declaration of war, mainly before rugby matches.

 

[phrodeau]

To keep guys like this in check.

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I’m pretty sure that those guys are Americans.

 

[Sean Renaud]

To keep guys like this in check.

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These guys are doing the right thing. What the hell is wrong with you?

 

[BluesDriver66]

These guys are doing the right thing. What the hell is wrong with you?

The comment refers to the intent of the owners. Not the prophetic analysis of the situation by the players. Remember this was before the flurry of cops killing unarmed Black men caught on video. Their non-violent protests were viewed as disrespectful and outrageously unpatriotic. Once the riots started their response was correctly viewed as reasonable and appropriate.

 

[Sean Renaud]

The problem with that is that its always been happening or nearly happening and it often doesn't make the news, especially if the person happens to survive.

 

[EmptyTank]

You know its relatively knew to play the anthem before games right?

one more k and you out yourself