HMMMM...Mudcat is an American (US American) site. And this is a music forum... Max! Max! I have a great idea!



For the record, no one has to stand or sing at ballgames. I have a friend who refuses to do either. His statement against the militarism of our anthem. I know many who will not stand hand over heart and recite the Pledge Of Allegiance. Freedom of Speech, you know. Protected by the Constitution and rightly so.

GUEST,pdc. The US is not the only country that teaches patriotism to its young. All do. What is wrong with teaching a child to love and respect his homeland, never to take it for granted? Religions go much further teaching children that martyrdom is a sure way to get into heaven. Please note: this is what I was taught in kindergarten in a Roman Catholic school. It went a steo further - refusal to die rather than give up Catholicism was a one way ticket to hell. Strange ideas to feed impressionable little minds, no?