Ron, it's been a very long time since I've watched a game - I was going by what I read in the news and what my son had to say. Thanks for clearing that up about the national anthems.

Baseball fans need to be TOLD when to cheer and boo? Why? Don't the "powers that be" trust people's natural inclinations/emotions? Maybe that's why I don't like armchair sports much - too political.

Of course I agree with what you said about sitting quietly and politely when people say grace if you don't practice the faith. But this is different - saying grace is a harmless activity which does not usually result in, or seek to justify war.   

I doubt many people outside of Germany would have sat quietly and politely while Hitler raised the swastika in the 40's. I glad they didn't! And there are many who see the current situation in the US exactly the same way.

I sure hope they're wrong!

daylia