Showing respect for the flag/nation is proper, correct and right
by Pam Ross, Letter to the editor — There was a time when children in particular were taught certain manners, either at home or at school. It seems to me that some of those fell through a hole along the way. For example; walking on the correct side of the aisle, speaking clearly and enunciating properly, showing respect to one and all regardless of what one’s opinion is. Sorry, I digress.
Our nation idolizes sports figures. I feel badly for the actions being shown by several professional athletes; when the National Anthem is played in public, you are to stand, remove your hat if you are a male, place your hand over your heart and face the flag. I was taught to sing the anthem if you knew the words. Showing respect for our flag/nation is proper, correct and right. It is not a time for a demonstration of your current discontent. The right to peaceful assembly is more appropriate for that.
There are clear social manners in regard to an invitation from the White House. An invitation from the White House always takes precedence over other invitations. The only acceptable excuses for refusing invitations from the White House are illness, a death in the family, a wedding in the family and or being out of the country.
“I didn’t vote for him, I don’t like the current politics, that person should have been found guilty, or set free, or pick any race is being attacked by God knows who and the Government.
To ask the nation as a whole to condone personal petty grievances is improper and classless. Too bad these sports figures were not taught simple manners.
Just my opinion, but I suspect I am not alone.
Pam Ross, Wellington, Kans.
