any sport for that matter.. is it s away to indoctrinate the people blindly to any cause as long as its the USA?
I love this country.. but don't understand the point. Its not played every time they open Congress, or a court room, or the post-office... its a freaking game.
2007-10-16 08:27:36 · 10 answers · asked by BROOOOOKLYN 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Supposibly during WWI, the Star Spangled Banner was played spontaneously during the 1918 World Series to show patriotism. The crowd sang along and applauded. From this it spread in games until 1931 when the song was declared the national anthem. It's American as cherry pie but its significance has lost its value over time. Like you said, its blind except to those who may be offended by it.
2007-10-18 01:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by schuga3.14 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a long standing tradition in all sports and I see nothing wrong with it like you describe, sports are entertainment and they can design the "show" in any way they want. The leagues and sports officials have decided to honor this country and all those who have served it. Its a small price to pay for our freedoms. We play the Canadian anthems at their events in hockey or baseball. And if you check our the Olympics every medal ceremony has the anthem of the gold medal winner.
2007-10-16 08:49:42 · answer #2 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a way of thanking those who came before us for fighting and dying so that the rest of us can play and watch a game.
Feel free to hold your hands over your ears and not stand up.
2007-10-16 08:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by DannyK 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's America's pastime. Tradition.
Plus, you have up to 100,000 people whom the majority are American, in one place. To me that is amazing, 100,000 people all in a single stadium. I live in a small town, so that blows me away everytime.
Plus, the government does get involved in sports, look at the Barry bonds and steroid use when congress interviewed sports stars.
2007-10-16 08:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by Darby L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the owners have decided to play the anthem.
2007-10-16 08:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tradition.
2016-03-13 00:11:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to make you feel a little more patriotic before a game so that you'll hopefully enjoy it more.
2007-10-16 08:40:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is after all America's past time.
2007-10-16 08:32:22 · answer #8 · answered by southfloridamullets 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Proffessional sports is a private business. They can do what they want. What's your problem with it?
2007-10-16 08:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No one forces you to honor it's playing. Don't create problems where they don't exist.
2007-10-16 08:31:51 · answer #10 · answered by Scott B 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋