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Hey...maj17neb... is that you Johnny Depp?

those statistics are unbelievable. since first grade, i have heard the national anthem, pledge, and moment of silence EVERY SINGLE MORNING. It basically has been brainwashed into me.

I noticed that no one sang the national anthem as well before we got smacked around by the Czechs. I remember when I played over in France in the Paris Cup back when I was 15. They have an opening ceremony where each team has their national anthem played. None of the kids on my team held their hands to their hearts/nor did they sing (much like the MNT). When we got back to our seats we got roasted by our parents and I mean baaaaaaaad. My father was ****ed. I think that it's a reflection of the way our society has grown into this ultra-liberal "im okay, you're okay, we're all okay. If you don't want to do it that's okay too!" attitude. It's full of people who take their freedoms to the point of ad-nauseum where they use the "freedom of speech MAN" phrase at the most asenine moments like singing the song of your country. Go smoke the trees with the cast of Bishop-England hippie is all I say.

Spoiled....we take living in a free country for granted

As a former Marine, I still believe you should respect the national anthem and the flag by standing straight, facing the flag and removing your hat during the anthem. Singing should be optional. If I sang, it would be disrespectful since I can't carry a tune. And yes, I have lectured my kids to do the same.

I think singing should be optional but I think that everyone should at least have their hand over their heart rather than just acknowledging the anthem like it was the opposing country's.