People oblivious to the National Anthem...

[11b1776]

Went to a local H.S. football game, I am standing in line, the National Anthem starts, it made me very mad to see no one cared, no one removed there hats, hand over heart, they where oblivious and couldn't care less. Am I out of line here, I think its very disrespectful to all veterans living and dead. I really wanted to say something, but bit my tongue, because it's there right to act like that. All these things we take for granted.

[tntrex]

blow u gooners fans do it all the time

[bigchuck83]

it should be perfectly ok to walk up to those people and smack them in the face. show some respect danggit,

[tran]

Went to a local H.S. football game, I am standing in line, the National Anthem starts, it made me very mad to see no one cared, no one removed there hats, hand over heart, they where oblivious and couldn't care less. Am I out of line here, I think its very disrespectful to all veterans living and dead. I really wanted to say something, but bit my tongue, because it's there right to act like that. All these things we take for granted.

I could not agree more!

[uncle money bags]

What a disgrace. You have every right to be angry dude. Ive only been to a couple of school games where that type of behavior was exhibited by some kids around me. I didnt say anything, just stood at attention and presented arms. One of those times a couple of kids looked back at me and sheepishly calmed down and gave the proper respect. I hope they will learn one day to respect the men and women who have gone before them and paid for their freedom.

[71buickfreak]

Hand over the heart for the pledge, hands to your side for the anthem. Salute if you are a member of the armed services. Take you hat off. This are the official guidelines. Don't get your knickers in a twist over the hand over the heart thing, that is a misnomer.

[11b1776]

Sooner fans are a lot more respectful than this, been there and seen it myself. Saying home of the Sooners, and not giving a f@?&, aren't close in my mind. YMMV

[uncle money bags]

blow u gooners fans do it all the time

Whats your point?

[tntrex]

Whats your point?

you dont know do you

[ArGyLe64]

If you can hear the anthem you must stand at attention and remove a hat if you're wearing one.

[11b1776]

I would not have said anything if that was my only gripe(hand on heart), it was complete disregard for the flag, anthem, and what it means.

[71buickfreak]

I agree with the lack of respect, it is quite frustrating what so many people take for granted.

[uncle money bags]

you dont know do you

Nope, thats why I asked. No need to be coy.

[Lurker66]

Im a veteran, it doesnt really bother me personally. The nat'l anthem is for everybody, same with the Pledge. Now if i hear sombody badmouthing vets during the Nat'l anthem, ive been known to make them shush. BTW, i do take my hat off, place it over my heart and mumble along the best i can.

[uncle money bags]

Hand over the heart for the pledge, hands to your side for the anthem. Salute if you are a member of the armed services. Take you hat off. This are the official guidelines. Don't get your knickers in a twist over the hand over the heart thing, that is a misnomer.

36 USC 301
(b) Conduct During Playing.— During a rendition of the national anthem—
(1) when the flag is displayed—
(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;
(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and
(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.