Posted on 08/10/2016 2:45:15 PM PDT by SMGFan
U.S. women’s gymnast Gabby Douglas was criticized for not placing her hand over her heart during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” Tuesday night, and she has since apologized to anyone she may have offended.
Douglas was ripped apart on social media for standing with her hands by her side as the U.S. national anthem played after she and her teammates received their gold medals. She wrote on Twitter that she “never meant any disrespect
(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...
" The Independence Hall Association says the Flag Code, adopted first in 1923, requires those who are not members of the Armed Forces or veterans to face the flag and stand with a hand over their heart. "
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/02/national-anthem-etiquette-what-to-do-at-a-sporting-event-or-political-rally/
I wonder...
Just for that little stunt, no Wheaties Box for you, my dear!
She wasn’t being disrespectful. I used to go to 10-12 NCAA sports events a week for almost 20 years. You all would have fits watching all the disrespectful stuff going on.
There are real problems in the world. This isn’t one of them.
Nobody's that stupid. She's a liar.
Not honoring the flag is not a real problem
???
Wow.
Correct
One has to believe that our athletes, as national representatives, received no instruction in proper protocol for honoring their flag during ceremonies
She “meant no disrespect”- to her own beliefs
As to the flag and what it represents to the other 300+ million of us, I think differently
Her hand appeared to be clinched as in black power.
I agree with you. If I’m at an event where the anthem is bring played, I stand and face the flag. I don’t cover my heart with my hand. And I’m practically a goose stepping superpatriot nationalist son of a b*tch.
Interesting. No one has called out Michael Phelps for laughing during the anthem.
What would you do if you were receiving a gold medal representing the US wearing red white and blue provided by the US Olympic assn?
Shes a democrat...don’t believe it...this hurt her endorsement signings it’s the only reason she is sorry...follow the money!
Michael Phelps laughed during the Anthem?
Prick
I don’t put my hand over my heart, although I did when I was a child. I stand with my hands at my side. I was taught that it was acceptable for a lady to not touch her bosom.
Bite on the medal to make sure it was really gold.
Really, people made a big deal out of this? bleh, so much more to worry about.
I had to go see who she was. BS she did it on purpose.
People outraged on Twitter? How could that be possible?
I am not amused
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