What do you think about Obama'a stance on the american flag and the national anthem?

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I received the following in an email:      
Hot on the heels of his explanation for why he no longer            wears a flag pin, presidential candidate Senator Barack          Obama was forced to explain why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.  According to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171, during rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. 'As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides,' Obama said. 'There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag as a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message.  You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose.  I like the song 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I might salute it.'

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I think too many people hide behind the flag.  It's easy to wear a flag lapel pin or stick a magnetic yellow ribbon on your gas guzzling SUV.  That's not patriotism in my opinion.  Loving your country enough to ask questions and trying to make this a better country is true patriotism, not blind allegiance.

Anonymous · Answer

I think his stance on flag pins and unattributed sources about the national anthem are nonsensical and irrelevant.

McCain is running as a third Bush term.  That is important and relevant.  

Under Bush we have a needless war, preposterous increases in the national debt (didn't he run as a fiscal conservative) and the red herring of nut case social issues.

Bush/McCain are borrow and spend wastrels.  For the good of the country, they need to be defeated in November.

Mei · Answer

It wouldn't bother me much if it were true. It certainly doesn't bother me since I know these claims are false.

I think what America need now is more than national anthem and American flag bla blah!

if he is not good enough he wont come this far. 
so stop this spread.

Anonymous · Answer

That is all Propaganda and probably written by the likes of Bill Orielly from Faux News. Check your sources and provide a valid website the next time you spout.

Anonymous · Answer

He respects the flag, the national anthem..and above all he respect the United States of America...and the American people.

He treats the American people like ADULTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    I say he is a patriot!

iowagner · Answer

This is just more trivia that is being used to because republicans can't mount any substantive criticisms of Obama. It just demonstrates how WEAK the republican hand is in the this election cycle. Do you hear that rumbling sound? That's a landside approaching. Republicans better run for cover.

Anonymous · Answer

More patriotic than "Chicken Hawks" Vietnam War Draft Dodgers  Bush/Cheney .

Johnny Only · Answer

even tho I dont agree with Obama, he is right...the anthem conveys a message of war..maybe that's why were the most violent country in the world..

independent voting RP..

darcy m · Answer

THIS type of e-mail is what is causing problems for this country

People will actually beleive what they read and see send it on

Hoax /BS and anything that can be used will be used,,,

Andy S · Answer

He sounds like a poor choice to represent our nation.

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