<[log in to unmask] writes...>
> Subject:      National Anthem
>
> "RED!" at Cornell games) then why not??  I do know that some people may
> feel that this is unpatriotic.  This was certainly the case last year when
> Cornell visited RPI's Houston Fieldhouse.  A certain security guard standing
> near the Cornell visiting section was more than upset and did not hesitate to
> express his displeasure to us. Oh well, some people just have to lighten up
> a little and enjoy life more.
 
Let's not forget that there are a large number of people who have fought
for and had friends die for that flag and that anthem.  The anthem may be
as close to sacred as a secular symbol can get.  Before you ask someone to
lighten up, walk a mile in their shoes.  If your free speech will cause
someone pain, maybe you should reexamine what you plan to say.
 
This is not the forum to debate the merits of the anthem, so this will
be my last statement on the subject.  Some people may consider emphasis
in the anthem abuse, some may not.  For some people it is beyond simple
"patriotism."
 
/matt
 
yeah, I know, lighten up matt, and enjoy life more :-).  I'm just pointing
out other people's feelings.