Anonymous
08/21/2016 23:50
Subject: Olympian's anthem decorum
standing still is fine, that is what other countries do
Anonymous
08/21/2016 21:56
Subject: Olympian's anthem decorum
The Flag Code prescribes putting your hand over heart, which is what I learned to do in the Boy Scouts (while wearing a uniform).
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/36/301
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/36/301
Anonymous
08/21/2016 14:27
Subject: Olympian's anthem decorum
“If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein.”
Anonymous
08/21/2016 14:26
Subject: Olympian's anthem decorum
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:As these Olympics wind down (and the US kicked some serious a$$!), here's a semi political question:
What did everyone think of the social media shaming that Gabby Douglas received for failing to put her hand over her heart during the anthem as the US women stood to receive their gold medals?
The I'm-more-patriotic-than-thou folks need to get over it.
They're most likely Trump supporters who can't stand a black girl getting uppity.
But they worship a draft dodger, go figure
Anonymous
08/21/2016 14:24
Subject: Olympian's anthem decorum
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Long discussion here:
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/576483.page
Lots of DCUMers thought she had an attitude and was a poor sport. I disagree.
She should salute the flag like the rest of her teammates.
Salute how? She is not a member of the armed services so not entitled to salute the flag.
Americans lack of understand of flag and anthem Etiquette is shocking