I'd like to add a second to Bainsey's comments. I love hearing so many of
the fans singing the National Anthem, even off-key and out of tune it is
really nice. I hope the more we do it the more folks will chime in. And
hearing Jim's few words of encouragement to sing along before the Anthem is
sung may indeed help the shy to participate.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Baines [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 9:31 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: National Anthem


I don't know who said that singing along with an anthem is disrespectful.
Ideally, that's what you're SUPPOSED to do, and that's what was done
decades ago.  The collective vocals sound great coming from the balcony.
Keep it up.

Hmm..."Please rise, remove all hats, and sing along with our national
anthem..."  I'll consider that.