tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post8090586823991347857..comments2023-11-24T10:11:57.020-05:00Comments on Musings Over a Barrel: Patriotism - A Study in ContrastsDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006015336607998634noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-79242388577976709982011-02-06T23:40:10.016-05:002011-02-06T23:40:10.016-05:00Yep, the middle schoolers respect something other ...Yep, the middle schoolers respect something other than themselves.<br /><br />These guys are supposed to be PROFESSIONALS. Some have even been to the Super Bowl before. They can't take 5 minutes to show respect to the country that allows them to PLAY a game for ridiculous amounts of money?<br /><br />You don't want to put your hand over your heart? Fine. They don't want to? Fine also. But its noticed, and judgments made. At least stand still. Its only politeness. Especially when you know a camera will be on you.Cargosquidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15109858929179841075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-86645802285189492982011-02-06T22:22:04.545-05:002011-02-06T22:22:04.545-05:00I was just wondering tonight why sports seems to b...I was just wondering tonight why sports seems to be so associated with patriotism.<br /><br />Put your hand on your heart if you want, but if I don't want to that's my right.<br /><br />These guys are about to play the biggest game of their lives, and you expect them to grovel at the sound of a song?<br /><br />There's a little difference between a middle school basketball game and the Super Bowl.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123730703617969102noreply@blogger.com