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Message: [QUOTE="SWC75, post: 1190478, member: 289"] I would just say that the occasion if playing the national anthem is an occasion for people to express what they think about this country and failure to stand at attention and remain silent is at least honest if a person has a problem with this country or the policies of it's government. It's more honest than avoiding controversy by standing at attention when you are upset about something. But if you take the step of using it as an occasion for protest, you've got to be prepared for the resulting criticism. In fact, the controversy should give you the opportunity to express your concerns. of course, if you are using a stance to cover-up simple tardiness, you ar enot going to have anything to say about any real issue. if you are protesting something, let's hear about it. [/QUOTE]