National Anthem Respect

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The National Anthem is a way to show respect for a country. But it should always be respected, even if a person starts disrespecting the National Anthem. Colin Kaepernick started the 2016 protest and started kneeling during the Anthem before games. Every since people started joining the protest and starting sitting during the anthem. Although the national anthem is being disrespected people should show respect for the national anthem. It shows respect for veterans, kneeling is disrespectful toward veterans, and it’s a privilege to live here.
Some people say it’s okay to disrespect the national anthem. According to Brian Pellot, a journalist, “I would encourage people to sit out the pledge until they understand and agree every single word.

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