Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks Playoff Game

[Mickey001]

During the game yesterday, a majority of the fans were screaming and yelling during the playing/singing of our National Anthem.  A lot of news articles out there are saying that it was very dis-courteous of the fans for behaving that way during the singing of the anthem.  Other articles say that the fans were just yelling and screaming because of the event and the fact that the guy who sang the anthem was outstanding.  I, myself, believe the fans were totally wrong in yelling and screaming.  They should have shown respect by standing still and placing their hand over their heart.

What do you think?

[jorhea]

I totally agree with you, it was VERY disrespectful. You should ALWAYS show respect during the National Anthem with silence and your hand over your heart, regardless of the situation.

[Mickey001]

I totally agree with you, it was VERY disrespectful. You should ALWAYS show respect during the National Anthem with silence and your hand over your heart, regardless of the situation.

Jorhea,

Thanks!  I wasn't sure there would be anyone else that agreed with me.   

[zlinedavid]

Been at many-a-sporting event, and there's always some drunk yahoos doing that. 

The next time that the national anthem is played and you consider it routine, remember what the red stripes on Old Glory mean. Many thousands of Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice for that flag, and the least that anyone can do is shut up for the 90-some-odd seconds that it takes to play the anthem. 

[ticome]

During the game yesterday, a majority of the fans were screaming and yelling during the playing/singing of our National Anthem.  A lot of news articles out there are saying that it was very dis-courteous of the fans for behaving that way during the singing of the anthem.  Other articles say that the fans were just yelling and screaming because of the event and the fact that the guy who sang the anthem was outstanding.  I, myself, believe the fans were totally wrong in yelling and screaming.  They should have shown respect by standing still and placing their hand over their heart.

What do you think?

Hi, I could not  agree  more!    I live about 15 minutes across the river  from  Philly and we know how those fans can get.

[Mickey001]

Been at many-a-sporting event, and there's always some drunk yahoos doing that. 

The next time that the national anthem is played and you consider it routine, remember what the red stripes on Old Glory mean. Many thousands of Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice for that flag, and the least that anyone can do is shut up for the 90-some-odd seconds that it takes to play the anthem. 

I think you said it a whole lot better than I did.  You are a true American!