Obama Explains National Anthem Stance
Hot on the heels of his explanation for whyhe no longer wears a flag pin, presidential candidate Senator Barack Obamawas forced to explain why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
According to the United States Code, Title36, 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'twant to be perceived as taking sides," Obama said. "There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is 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 lessparochial 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."
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