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Originally Posted by killer_carlson
again.
Just because something is traditional, it doesn't mean it is a bad thing.
It is and has been a long standing societal practice to remove one's headwear during the anthem as a general sign of respect.
Have you seen what lengths Japan went to over the way one of their atheletes disrespected their uniform? Imagine if he had done something during the raising of their flag?
http://www.japantoday.com/category/s...ver-dress-code |
We don't live in Japan though, we live in Canada and removing your hat during an anthem is not a law. For the record I do remove mine but only because people make such a big stink over it and I can't be bothered to deal with them. It has nothing to do with respect because I don't need to remove an article of clothing to show I respect my country.