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But you are certainly are noticed when 4 out of 5 fellow teammates are doing the standard.

" 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/

1 posted on 08/10/2016 2:45:15 PM PDT by SMGFan
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2 posted on 08/10/2016 2:47:06 PM PDT by lacrew
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I wonder...


3 posted on 08/10/2016 2:47:28 PM PDT by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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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.


5 posted on 08/10/2016 2:52:40 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (Ask Bernie supporters two questions: Who is rich. Who decides. In the past, that meant who died.)
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she “never meant any disrespect

Nobody's that stupid. She's a liar.

6 posted on 08/10/2016 2:52:48 PM PDT by LouAvul (Freedom without responsibility is anarchy.)
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Interesting. No one has called out Michael Phelps for laughing during the anthem.


11 posted on 08/10/2016 2:59:46 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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Shes a democrat...don’t believe it...this hurt her endorsement signings it’s the only reason she is sorry...follow the money!


13 posted on 08/10/2016 3:00:35 PM PDT by lexington minuteman 1775
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Really, people made a big deal out of this? bleh, so much more to worry about.


17 posted on 08/10/2016 3:04:37 PM PDT by Paradox (Opinions can evolve, but Principles should be immutable.)
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I had to go see who she was. BS she did it on purpose.


18 posted on 08/10/2016 3:04:40 PM PDT by ColdOne (poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11~)
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People outraged on Twitter? How could that be possible?


19 posted on 08/10/2016 3:04:44 PM PDT by Donglalinger
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We never put our hand over our heart for the Star Spangled Banner. We did for the Pledge of Allegiance.


29 posted on 08/10/2016 3:23:49 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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It is a shame that Freepers can’t enjoy these young women for the amazing feat they accomplished. Yes, Gabby didn’t put her hand on her heart. But she put her heart gymnastics and is a wonderful athlete. Her mother is single handily raised four children. One of them became a Gold Medalist in the Olympics. Yet, Freepers don’t have the humanity to enjoy the moment. Very sad. Very embarrassing.


30 posted on 08/10/2016 3:24:41 PM PDT by Chgogal (A woman who votes for Hillary is voting with her vagina and not her brain.)
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She clearly knows the protocol.


31 posted on 08/10/2016 3:24:55 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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I’m now wondering if her bitterness is due to her needing to find new coaches, after she slammed her previous gym for being ‘racist’. That gym prepared her for her successes in 2012. After she denigrated them, I suspect she had to find new trainers. She isn’t nearly as good as she was in 2012. Poor baby.


40 posted on 08/10/2016 3:41:11 PM PDT by originalbuckeye ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)
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And Obama plays with his donkey kong. How nice chief idiot.


41 posted on 08/10/2016 3:41:23 PM PDT by Pit1 (CROOKED HILLARY. Has such a nice ring to it. CROOKED HILLARY.)
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Gabby talks about her faith, the Bible, etc. Link below:

http://www.charismanews.com/us/59148-how-star-olympian-gabby-douglas-is-praying-over-her-fellow-athletes


62 posted on 08/10/2016 4:12:10 PM PDT by Cedar
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Image result for gabby douglas on the podium
66 posted on 08/10/2016 4:16:17 PM PDT by mjp ((pro-{God, reality, reason, egoism, individualism, natural rights, limited government, capitalism}))
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I don’t put my hand over my heart for the anthem either.

I don’t worship the USA, I worship Yehova.

Leave Gabby alone $hit disturbers!
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69 posted on 08/10/2016 4:29:25 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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The flag should never be part of a sports uniform, or on a uniform, yet every sports team these days puts one on. Plenty of parts to pick on people with the flag.


72 posted on 08/10/2016 4:42:34 PM PDT by Theoria (I should never have surrendered. I should have fought until I was the last man alive)
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That is the etiquette. Sometimes sporting events produce other behaviors


79 posted on 08/10/2016 5:21:25 PM PDT by Nifster (Ignore all polls. Get Out The Vote)
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i say fuch her non-apology apology.

and i do not care if she is offended. little snotty bitch.


86 posted on 08/10/2016 5:51:34 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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