Readers' forum: National anthem

Published: Saturday, May 7 2011 12:00 a.m. MDT

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While attending the recent Real Salt Lake game vs

While attending the recent Real Salt Lake game vs. Monterrey, I was seated by both Monterrey and Real supporters. As is customary, before the start of the game, the national anthem was played. While standing and facing the flag, I took the opportunity to notice some of those around and noticed that there were many that did not participate in this and showed very little if any respect at all for our country that offers so many freedoms. I would expect that all individuals that live in this country show some respect when the national anthem is played.

Paul Ludlow

Alpine

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Kass

SLC, UT

You remind me of the little boy who told his Sunday School teacher, "Mary didn't close her eyes during the prayer!"

If you were looking around and observing/judging others, how much attention were you really paying?

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6:44 a.m. May 7, 2011
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LDS Liberal

Farmington, UT

The same thing happens at parades, when the flag is marched first in line with the color guards.

Perhaps some people only feel like they live this country when "their" guy is the President.

Sad.

7:28 a.m. May 7, 2011
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ECR

Burke, VA

"and showed very little if any respect at all for our country that offers so many freedoms. (So, based on that statement) I would expect that all individuals that live in this country (be forced to) show some respect when the national anthem is More..

8:37 a.m. May 7, 2011
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