It’s probably not a bad idea .
But I’m sure his reasoning had nothing to do with why it’s a good idea .
National anthems began to be played during WW2 during baseball games .
It was not done before that and it just ended up being something they never stopped doing .
In the weeks after World War II ended, NFL Commissioner Elmer Layden ordered all the teams in the league to play the anthem.
But I’m sure his reasoning had nothing to do with why it’s a good idea .
National anthems began to be played during WW2 during baseball games .
It was not done before that and it just ended up being something they never stopped doing .
In the weeks after World War II ended, NFL Commissioner Elmer Layden ordered all the teams in the league to play the anthem.
Quite dated by about 20 years + but when I went to school. The pledge stop being sung after elementary school (6th grade).
I don't think the National Anthem would be missed at regular old sporting events. Maybe just save it for bigtime events. It would be even more special.
Side note: after seeing "Pledge of Allegiance" written a few times in this thread, something seems wrong with that phrase to me. Seems like it's something Hitler or the communists would institute. Seriously, pledging allegiance and being forced to sing it everyday at a young age.
I don't think the National Anthem would be missed at regular old sporting events. Maybe just save it for bigtime events. It would be even more special.
Side note: after seeing "Pledge of Allegiance" written a few times in this thread, something seems wrong with that phrase to me. Seems like it's something Hitler or the communists would institute. Seriously, pledging allegiance and being forced to sing it everyday at a young age.
I remember when Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem at NFL games a lot of people were saying we should take politics out of sports. Those people will appreciate this, as it is a big step in the direction they want.
There are other people who think we should keep politics in sports, and that it must only be the politics they agree with. Those people will be bothered by this.
Are there any people who want diverse political voices in sports, including ones they disagree with? If there are, they might have a problem with this decision. But I don't think people like that exist.
There are other people who think we should keep politics in sports, and that it must only be the politics they agree with. Those people will be bothered by this.
Are there any people who want diverse political voices in sports, including ones they disagree with? If there are, they might have a problem with this decision. But I don't think people like that exist.
