Was looking at the Chicago Tribune web page, and one of the printed opinion letters had a complaint that Phelps was not patriotic because he wasn't singing during the national anthem. :rolleyes: Also complained that Phelps and Lochte laughed briefly. (Don't know if this requires registration: www.chicagotribune.com/.../chi-16-top-viewaug16,0,1054318.story)
The comments section is running 99+% favorable to Phelps, with mostly "get a life" as a response to the letter writer. One person said that Phelps & Lochte exchanged a few words when there was a glitch in the anthem audio, but I didn't see that medal ceremony.
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This is part of why I think the anthem's should go...you've got the flags, the team uniforms and all that. Hoist the cloth and then let the people enjoy themselves. I think it's appropriate to be happy when your anthem is played. That's what soldiers die for, the life and liberty of others.
Memorial/Veterans/Rememberance day are the days to stand back and think deep. IMHO.
Obviously any sign of intended disrespect during an anthem is seriously tacky.
Could be worse: you get morons booing the opposing team's anthems at international football matches all over the place.
This is part of why I think the anthem's should go...you've got the flags, the team uniforms and all that. Hoist the cloth and then let the people enjoy themselves. I think it's appropriate to be happy when your anthem is played. That's what soldiers die for, the life and liberty of others.
Memorial/Veterans/Rememberance day are the days to stand back and think deep. IMHO.
Obviously any sign of intended disrespect during an anthem is seriously tacky.
Could be worse: you get morons booing the opposing team's anthems at international football matches all over the place.
