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Originally Posted by razark
I'm not sure why it's disrespecting the flag or the anthem. The players are acknowledging it. They're kneeling and remaining silent. Just because they're not doing what everyone expects them to* doesn't mean they are showing disrespect. Disrespect would be quite different. Burning the flag, dragging it through the mud, ignoring it, talking to each other, walking out, turning their backs, disturbing fans or teammates that choose not to join their protest? That's disrespect.
*Is it actually "showing respect" if you just do it because you're expected to or because everyone else is doing it?
As quoted above, "People go through a routine when they play the anthem. They stand up and yawn and almost fall asleep." And "That’s a conformist’s song...", said without irony.
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Actually, there are cases where burning the flag isn't a sign of dis-respect.
If a flag has become faded/worn, stained, or dirty to the point where it can't be repaired it
should be burned. The idea is that you don't want to see an old flag sitting on a trash heap at the local dump. (see my last post)
As a sign of distress (a mayday or SOS signal). If the scouts are out on a patrol and the fort is attacked, as an example. This is also the reason why flags are burned as a sign of protest. The people aren't protesting because everything is just ducky.