Posted on Oct 23, 2017
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Say you are at home or elsewhere and a event where the National Anthem is being played on television or the radio. Do you feel it is disrespectful to sit or not render honors, be it hand over your heart or a salute, during a televised rendition of the National Anthem?
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1stSgt Mack Housman
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Under these circumstances, it's a personal decision. I've been retired for several years, but still live close to the Air Force Base. In the evening I'm blessed to be able to hear retreat...and sometime I'm outside when taps is played. I always stop, face the music and render a hand salute. Is it mandatory? No. I always think of those who can't stand for these songs and pay homage. What you do when no one is watching is a better sign of character than what they do when eyes are on them. I guess I've grown to be "old school". I'm an American Warrior first and an American citizen second! God Bless America!!
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SGT Matthew S.
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In person, yes. As for being at home, etc, no. To me, in that case there is a separation similar to hearing the Anthem played in the background during a radio broadcast.
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SFC Craig Dalen
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I feel that if at home it is ok to sit. The colors are not there with you. It is only when the colors are present that you should stand.
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