Mark Cuban/Dallas Mavs stop playing National Anthem

[bcannon]

Ok I get the point you guys are making about honoring the sacrifices for our freedoms.

But why is it necessary at ball games?
Do I need to sing the anthem before I bbq, shower, drive, go to work, pay my taxes etc?

Why not? It wouldnt be detrimental to your character would it?

 

[femurphy77]

Growing up as a military brat I guess maybe I have more of an attachment to our flag and it's anthem. At an early age we were taught to stop what we were doing and face the flag in the evening when the color guard would sound retreat. To this day my eyes still water whenever I hear the national anthem and don't even talk to me about Taps. During those few short minutes I stop and reflect on the price that too many have paid so we can enjoy our over priced athletes doing the only thing they're good at besides whining.

If you have a problem with our flag, our anthem or our military then you can just **** the hell off and get the **** out of our great country. And the ****ing horse you rode in on.

 

[MindfulMan]

Growing up as a military brat I guess maybe I have more of an attachment to our flag and it's anthem. At an early age we were taught to stop what we were doing and face the flag in the evening when the color guard would sound retreat. To this day my eyes still water whenever I hear the national anthem and don't even talk to me about Taps. During those few short minutes I stop and reflect on the price that too many have paid so we can enjoy our over priced athletes doing the only thing they're good at besides whining.

If you have a problem with our flag, our anthem or our military then you can just **** the hell off and get the **** out of our great country. And the ****ing horse you rode in on.

Damn straight !

 

[drillsgt]

Why not? It wouldnt be detrimental to your character would it?

He probably doesn't like it because in the full version it mentions God, same with the pledge of allegiance.

 

[indyblue]

Name me a country where they don't sing their own national anthem at sports events.

Everything that makes this country great seems to have evaporated in recent years. R.I.P. the greatest nation on earth

 

[KLB]

Sounds like another reason for people to get offended.
Some are offended by the song being played, some are offended because it isn't played, some are offended by others being offended. It's pretty much a no win situation these days.

The truth is, most people won't even notice it isn't played.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

He probably doesn't like it because in the full version it mentions God, same with the pledge of allegiance.

Original pledge didn't reference god. And it was written by a preacher.

Again I'm all for honoring those who fought for our freedoms. I guess its more a time and place thing. I see no point to adding it to sports.

I'm not offended by it. Nor do I concern myself with the references to God.

 

[JTScribe]

NBA just announced all teams will be playing the national anthem before their games, heh.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Growing up as a military brat I guess maybe I have more of an attachment to our flag and it's anthem. At an early age we were taught to stop what we were doing and face the flag in the evening when the color guard would sound retreat. To this day my eyes still water whenever I hear the national anthem and don't even talk to me about Taps. During those few short minutes I stop and reflect on the price that too many have paid so we can enjoy our over priced athletes doing the only thing they're good at besides whining.

If you have a problem with our flag, our anthem or our military then you can just **** the hell off and get the **** out of our great country. And the ****ing horse you rode in on.

I don't know how old you are, but being a military brat also, my experience is a bit different. Yes, I remember being at baseball practices (on post), Retreat coming on, and us stopping and facing the flag. I also remember riding with my parents, and it coming on, us stopping the car getting out, and standing in attention. But I also remember this......right at the warning before Retreat started, me and pretty much every kid from 6-18, AND GI,s to boot, making a mad dash to get indoors before you got "caught" by Retreat.

 

[smittygj]

Sounds like he has changed his mind. Or the NBA changed it for him...


https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nba-requiring-national-anthem-mark-cuban-mavs-games

 

[smittygj]

But Psaki says Biden supports not doing it?

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bi...espects-peaceful-protest-psaki-says-mavericks

 

[bwframe]

It's a win/win for Cuban. He can be claim woke, but required to follow league rules.

Wonder if Cuban knew about this in advance?

 

[dudley0]

I’d rather watch a T-ball game...those kids play their hearts out!

T-ball is just amoeba ball. When the ball gets hit they all run around in little swarms like an amoeba under a microscope.

Miss those days sometimes.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Of you know the history of why we play the national anthem before games, perhaps it wouldn't matter to you as much.

Personally ive always thought it was dumb. Yes we are in america. Yes america is great. Yay us. But playing the anthem before every game of every sport just seems "up our own asses about it"

If we are doing international games. Usa vs whoever. Then let's do both to show who's represented.

Let's just show up, kick the ball,throw the ball, skate in circles,skate on ice what ever and GTFO

The history, as in, the Red Sox?

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Who cares? We should also stop saying the pledge in school too.

Wtf

 

[BugI02]

Ok I get the point you guys are making about honoring the sacrifices for our freedoms.

But why is it necessary at ball games?
Do I need to sing the anthem before I bbq, shower, drive, go to work, pay my taxes etc?

I just see someone intent on believing we have no shared identity or national heritage, which is really what is pulling the fabric of America apart

I have the feeling you'd be OK with it if we played:

The ghey National Anthem
The BLM National Anthen
The transgender National Anthem
The marxist National Anthem
The elitist National Anthem etc etc

It just seems some are unwilling to admit to anything in common with other Americans who do not believe exactly like them

You will not replace us

 

[churchmouse]

Ok I get the point you guys are making about honoring the sacrifices for our freedoms.

But why is it necessary at ball games?
Do I need to sing the anthem before I bbq, shower, drive, go to work, pay my taxes etc?

OK....are you really that far out in orbit.

Large gatherings of patriots about to enjoy one of our coveted freedoms and they honor those who fought and died to make sure we could continue to do this.

Don't be a stooge man. The site is full of veterans that right now, You are dishonoring and you don't have a damned clue. Thats just sad man. Sad.

So lets do this....you surely just don't get it so don't post in here again please.

Enjoy your freedoms as you see fit but "DO NOT QUESTION" how we honor ours. Just don't.

 

[churchmouse]

Who cares? We should also stop saying the pledge in school too.

OK my friend. This will be the last time you pop up to stir the crap. That is all you ever do. I have warned you in the open before but now I am done. You only come out of the shadows to stir up the

 

[Robert Richardson]

Why the Star-Spangled Banner is Played At Sporting Events | HISTORY

The tradition began during a time of national sorrow

www.history.com

I'm confused why you'd say that.

Well, all you have to do is look who gave him a thumbs up.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I just see someone intent on believing we have no shared identity or national heritage, which is really what is pulling the fabric of America apart

I have the feeling you'd be OK with it if we played:

The ghey National Anthem
The BLM National Anthen
The transgender National Anthem
The marxist National Anthem
The elitist National Anthem etc etc

It just seems some are unwilling to admit to anything in common with other Americans who do not believe exactly like them

You will not replace us

You are incorrect in regards to my preferred choice of anthem.

OK....are you really that far out in orbit.

Large gatherings of patriots about to enjoy one of our coveted freedoms and they honor those who fought and died to make sure we could continue to do this.

Don't be a stooge man. The site is full of veterans that right now, You are dishonoring and you don't have a damned clue. Thats just sad man. Sad.

So lets do this....you surely just don't get it so don't post in here again please.

Enjoy your freedoms as you see fit but "DO NOT QUESTION" how we honor ours. Just don't.

Sorry I had to respond that that chao above you.

I certainly mean no disrespect, and don't mean to belittle.

Seems like a strange line to draw in the sand in regards to sports.

But out of respect to you. I'll go read only on this thread.