Senator Barack Obama was forced to explain why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
According to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171.
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those
In uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.
'As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides,' Obama said. '
There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression.
And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all.
It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song
'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing.'
If that were our anthem, then I might salute it.'
Definitely UnAmerican!
2 comments:
Because nothing says freedom like US Code setting expectations for behavior of private citizens. Clearly you ignore the "land of the free" part of the lyrics.
You are absolutely right. In the U.S. he has that right to dislike America.
We have the right to expect our President to Love America.
Sorry you don't.
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