Anybody Else Notice

[I Luv Herfrds]

Been watching the Olympics and I have noticed that the some of the USA athletes who won gold are not placing their hands over their hearts when our national anthem is played.

it is starting to make me mad that they show such disrespect.

 

[the_jersey_lilly_2000]

It may not be disrespect so much as it is excitement of the moment. Can you imagine bein in their shoes, working as hard as they have for most of their lives....and winning the gold. I'd think it would just be like a jolt of electricity for a good long while afterwards.

 

[Justin]

i don't consider it disrespectful at all. i've always just put my hands behind my back. does that mean i don't have respect for my country??? i don't think so!

 

[Anonymous]

I don't think its disrespect so much as it is ignorance....I don't think in some parts of the country its taught or given the importance it is around here...

U.S. Code, Title 36, TITLE 36–PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS SUBTITLE I–PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES PART A–OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES CHAPTER 3–NATIONAL ANTHEM, MOTTO, FLORAL EMBLEM, AND MARCH Section 301–National Anthem Sec. 301. National anthem (a) Designation.–The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem. (b) Conduct During Playing.–During a rendition of the national anthem– (1) when the flag is displayed– (A) all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart; (B) men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and (C) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and (2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should facetoward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

I did notice that the Canadian athletes sing the national anthem when it's played. In fact the whole stadium sang it last night at the hockey game.

 

[hypocritexposer]

I did notice that the Canadian athletes sing the national anthem when it's played. In fact the whole stadium sang it last night at the hockey game.

I've actually been surprised at the number of Canadians that remember to take off their toques.

 

[hillsdown]

I did notice that the Canadian athletes sing the national anthem when it's played. In fact the whole stadium sang it last night at the hockey game.

Did you also notice that Wayne Gretzky`s wife Janet did not know the words.. :lol: At least she tried though.. :wink:

 

[cowpuncher76]

I don't put my hand over my heart, nor do I remove my hat when the National Anthem plays. Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, as a veteran, I'm authorized to render a military salute, even out of uniform. Additionally, when "under arms," i.e. carrying a gun, you don't remove your headgear...Since I carry a pistol pretty much everywhere.......


I've gotten some pretty harsh words at rodeos for it, until I gently explain the situation....LOL

 

[Justin]

I don't think its disrespect so much as it is ignorance....I don't think in some parts of the country its taught or given the importance it is around here...

U.S. Code, Title 36, TITLE 36–PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS SUBTITLE I–PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES PART A–OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES CHAPTER 3–NATIONAL ANTHEM, MOTTO, FLORAL EMBLEM, AND MARCH Section 301–National Anthem Sec. 301. National anthem (a) Designation.–The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem. (b) Conduct During Playing.–During a rendition of the national anthem– (1) when the flag is displayed– (A) all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart; (B) men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and (C) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and (2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should facetoward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

so you are saying i'm ignorant, because i put my hands behind my back?

 

[Anonymous]

I don't think its disrespect so much as it is ignorance....I don't think in some parts of the country its taught or given the importance it is around here...

U.S. Code, Title 36, TITLE 36–PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS SUBTITLE I–PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES PART A–OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES CHAPTER 3–NATIONAL ANTHEM, MOTTO, FLORAL EMBLEM, AND MARCH Section 301–National Anthem Sec. 301. National anthem (a) Designation.–The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem. (b) Conduct During Playing.–During a rendition of the national anthem– (1) when the flag is displayed– (A) all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart; (B) men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and (C) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and (2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should facetoward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

so you are saying i'm ignorant, because i put my hands behind my back?

I'm just saying what the proper protocol is historically and which was recognized and codified by the lawmakers of the past...You can answer the rest of your question... :???:
But I think many don't know what the proper protocol is-- and cowpuncher76 is correct about veterans...

 

[MsSage]

so you are saying i'm ignorant,

Ignorant is NOT knowing
Stupid is knowing but NOT doing or caring.

There is no need in getting upset take this as a teachable moment and learn from it......This stuff is NO longer taught and many parents dont know themselves so they cant teach it to their kids.

 

[Hereford76]

i'd like to be standing right behind justin at the next playing of the anthem. it will be one of two, but either way will include a cursing of OT's name under his breath.

...."OK you sob - are you happy i have my hand over my heart" or "screw you OT i ain't puttin my hand over my heart just cause you say so".

:lol:

we said the pledge every morning with our hands over our hearts at school and 4-H. the same for the anthem at any event. seen lots of folks that fold their hands behind their backs and never figured they ever meant disrespect.

 

[per]

Pretty cool though to watch your flag in the middle and have your anthem played for all to hear.

 

[dusty-Stetson16]

we said the pledge every morning with our hands over our hearts at school and 4-H. the same for the anthem at any event. seen lots of folks that fold their hands behind their backs and never figured they ever meant disrespect.

^^Yeah...
As a few of you were saying, some people just don't know to do it. Before every show (at the small local show where I show and train every summer), they play the national anthem, and nearly everyone takes off their hats, and puts their hand over their heart, but some just don't realize they're supposed to.

Though I would think those people'd remember to do it after the Olympics. :?

 

[Soapweed]

I did hear about the class of kindergarten kids that was learning to say the Pledge of Allegience. The teacher told them to stand and place their right hand over their heart. All the little kids were following her example except for one boy who was placing his hand on his butt. The teacher told him to put his hand on his heart. The boy replied, "This is my heart. Every morning when I leave, my mom says, 'Bless your little heart,' and pats me right back here." :wink:

 

[dusty-Stetson16]

I did hear about the class of kindergarten kids that was learning to say the Pledge of Allegience. The teacher told them to stand and place their right hand over their heart. All the little kids were following her example except for one boy who was placing his hand on his butt. The teacher told him to put his hand on his heart. The boy replied, "This is my heart. Every morning when I leave, my mom says, 'Bless your little heart,' and pats me right back here." :wink:

good grief. :roll: :|

 

[Justin]

i'd like to be standing right behind justin at the next playing of the anthem. it will be one of two, but either way will include a cursing of OT's name under his breath. ...."OK you sob - are you happy i have my hand over my heart" or "screw you OT i ain't puttin my hand over my heart just cause you say so".

:lol:

we said the pledge every morning with our hands over our hearts at school and 4-H. the same for the anthem at any event. seen lots of folks that fold their hands behind their backs and never figured they ever meant disrespect.

:lol: i doubt that the thought of OT will cross my mind the next time i hear the anthem :wink:

 

[I Luv Herfrds]

Gee justin your signature line just fits.