[Berlin_Freeper]

You picked the wrong suggestion for your appeasement comment.

You should have gone with no National Anthem played.

But in response to that I would rather no National Anthem played then to be part of a satanic ritual.

I can always play the National Anthem at home with respect and then go to a sorts game and stuff myself with hotdogs and beer.

[proud American in Canada]

But in response to that I would rather no National Anthem played then to be part of a satanic ritual.

Okay, now I have to chime in here. Are you saying that singing the National Anthem is a "satanic ritual"? Do they sing the German anthem from time to time in Berlin?

Perhaps I misunderstood, but holding your hand over your heart and singing the Anthem is definitely NOT satanic.

In fact, I would argue that America has been protected by God and has served the world very well. Were it not for President Reagan, for example, you would likely still have two Germanies; one, prosperous; the other, filled with long bread lines.

[outofsalt]

If they get to the point where they choose to forego playing The National Anthem, I will sing it. If those around me join in that will work out just fine.