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Whats wrong with the picture? The man is standing, acknowledging the anthem. Oh wait, he doesnt have his hand over his heart does he.....SO WHAT. So no, it doesnt matter to me.
You dont deserve to be an American, I wish you were closer buddy, but I may make it down there some day, We'll have to "meet up" if I ever do!
'Acknowledging' the anthem??? If you are a real AMERICAN, you don't just 'acknowledge' the anthem!! There is some protocol involved which includes placing your hand over your heart!
Tim
That is YOUR personal belief, i think standing at attention and facing the flag while observing silence is perfectly fine.
Sorry, jwp, you are wrong--it is not my personal belief, but the proper way to pay RESPECT to our country and flag during the National Anthem.
This is from the National Flag Foundation's website:
When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute, by placing their right hand over the heart, at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music. If in uniform, the person should salute in the formal manner. It is proper to salute wherever the national anthem is played, for instance, on a college campus, in a public park, in a church, at a ball game, sports event, etc.
Tim