I come from Scotland, and am just wondering what people think from the U.S. and Canada, and abroad, think of the fact that before every sporting event, the players and fans have to stand to the National Anthem of the Team i.e. Green Bay(US), Oilers (Canada). Though I have been to a few baseball games in both countries, and I did stand, silently, respecting the traditions and both National Anthems, I was wondering on the views of the Canadian and U.S. population on this, due to the fact many teams, at least in hockey and Canadian football, have foreign players. I also heard this was the same at the start of the day in school (at least in Canada), where many foreign persons may be attending, and are they forced to stand at this point?
In the UK we only stand to the national anthem when Nations are playing against each other at Some sport, ie football(soccer) or rugby.
2007-12-15
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David G
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