Origionally posted by Thorne.
That is your choice, and you're certainly free to do as you see fit. I stand quietly and wait for the usually badly sung anthem to be finished. I have no need to publicly display my love of country by standing at attention, or saluting, or holding my hand over my heart. I certainly don't sing, out of respect for other people's ears.
With one exception where the singer may (I'll give her the benifit of the doubt, she may just be a truely horrible singer) have disrespected the song , then mocked the audience by spitting (at least thats what it looked like) when they showed her their displeasure, I can honestly say I've never heard the song sung badly, no matter how poor the singer. You should hear me try to hit that high note. Still love the song.

Origionally posted by steelish.
One of my duties every evening is to lower the flag at the Post Office and fold it. I do so with the utmost respect. I've had military personnel stop on the sidewalk outside and watch me take it down. I know they're just waiting to see if I let it touch the ground. I take pride in this simple task and am always grinning when they watch. I know how important it is to them. It's important to me also. That tight triangle with the field of blue showing on both sides is an honor to place in storage for a co-worker to raise the following day.
Thank you so much.

Origionally posted by steelish
You all may think I'm crazy for my patriotic feelings. You may think me strange to gaze at the flag, hand over heart when someone sings the National Anthem off key or tunelessly. Call me crazy. I don't care. I've never lost my love of my country.
Your not crazy. I hope you never lose that love for your country