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So when I was at the fight last weekend the brought some celebrity to sing the national anthem like before every fight. Like custom everyone stands and usually dreads the formality. I always put my right hand over my heart and I noticed I was just about the only guy who did it (the ref in the ring was another and Don King was waving his little flags).

Now I think if you're an American you should show respect when the anthem is being sung. However, I notice that almost no one does this (though most are good about removing hats). Baseball games seem to produce the most patriotic responses and boxing the worst. I figure in these post 9/11 days of flag waving more people would show a bit more respect for the anthem. So do you guys think one should put their hand over their heart during the singing of our national anthem?

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Lol, i never put my hand over my heart but i do stand up.

Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light,

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,

O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?

And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O'er the land of the free......BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!!

I'm not picking on any individual here but, lets all try and have a whole lot more respect for our brave fighting men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have put their lives in peril or give the ultimate sacrifice so our freedom is preserved for us and all future generations. If you see a serviceman or woman, active or retired, thank them for there generous service for our counry.

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I put my hand over my wallet when Clinton was President.

Did you think Monica was hot? :mellow:

Are you kidding, I was rolling in it when Clinton was around B) .

and no, I do not think Monica was hot, a little frumpy for my liking :huh:

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