Big Surprise!

How many times have we witnessed, not only athletes but fans in the stands of sporting events, talking and shuffling around while the National Anthem is being played?

Where is the respect?

Whatever anyone's personal believes and attitudes are towards what this country symbolizes, we all owe a great debt to those individuals who have died fghting for our right to be Americans.

There once was a time when every person actually took off their hats, put their hands over their hearts, stood in silence, and actually gave thought to what it means to be an American while the National Anthem was being played.

If you think that tradition is overplayed, if you think it is too 'old fashined' to show respect to our nation's symbol, if you have no respect for your status as an American citizen, then get the hell out of my country and don't disrespect my right to contemplate what has gone into the making of this nation.

The whole quote goes more like this: The Star Spangled Banner is going on right now. I don't even celebrate that [expletive]. I'm black, 'Obama 08' and 'all that shit'! I am not sure if he is a card carrying democrat or not but I'll guarentee you that he is not a Republican.in thought or deed!