Small patriotic ritual, performed before sporting events. Americans are expected to stand and place their hand over their heart as the national anthem is played. It's a symbol of respect for the flag, and the Republic for which it stands, to borrow a line from the pledge of allegiance. And it's a sign of unity. Anyone who fails to participate is saying they don't like the flag, they don't like the country, and they don't like other other Americans.
No beef with anyone or anything justifies failing to stand for the national anthem. I don't like it, and a whole big bunch of my fellow Americans don't like it. It may be legal. but we don't have to like it. And we don't accept any excuses for failing to stand.
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