I think I'll add this thread to the growing number of things I don't give a shit about.

agreed. and certainly not what I said, although I did ramble off on a tangent. (those sorry BITCHES!)

Thought it said "this is 'Mecca" when scrolling quickly.

My brain went. "Explains a lot"..

I've never been one to put my hand over my heart during the National Anthem. As I see it, there's no real etiquette covering this, save for the standing and removing of the hat. I put my hand over my heart for the Pledge of Allegiance.

I don't really view it as being unpatriotic. I, myself, am very proud to be an American, as my grandfather served in the Army during WW2 and the Navy during Korea. I joined the Sons of the American Legion out of gratitude and respect of his and all others' service.

Que the Shockey pre-celebratory gif. LMAO

**** the troops

American rips Shockey for being a ****ing douchebag.

Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans heard about Shockey’s complaint and raised an interesting question: If expressing patriotism during the national anthem is of paramount importance to Shockey, why was he focusing his attention on the Texans?

“If he’s so patriotic, why was he looking at our bench instead of the flag?” Ryans asked. “Where did he come up with the number 10? Was he counting?Why was he paying attention to us during the national anthem?”
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Standing during the national anthem makes you as patriotic as going to church makes you Christian.

And where on earth is this handbook that requires all American citizens to be patriotic?

You have the freedom of speech to say that.
I have the freedom of speech to say;
**** you back.
neg.

One of the most overrated players in NFL history, and that overrating doesn't even come close to rivaling his stupidity.

the dude has 2 superbowl rings

Hey, Saul and bi lay started the party without me! What are both of your addresses? I'll kick your asses!

I think the argument is more about it appearing disrespectful to some people. Talking in class and disrupting the teacher is also disrespectful, writing "clean me" on someone's dirty rear window is also disrespectful.

None of these are illegal or will get you a ticket, and there's no handbook that helps you out in knowing these type of things, maybe it was your parent's job to teach you this respect and common courtesy. Maybe as an adult, it's supposed to come to you like understanding poetry, in time.

I personally remove my hat and keep my hat over my heart area. But its a personal decision and as a Vet I take it with a grain of salt if anyone else does or doesn't. That being said I would take big issue with anyone, especially a stranger, taking it upon themselves to remove a hat off of one of my family members heads.