THE UNITED STATES CODE
TITLE 36
CHAPTER 10
The “FLAG CODE”
§171. Conduct during playing The Star-Spangled Banner
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
What part of that don't you understand, Obama?
You are not in uniform, you are a United States Senator, and you are one of the Democratic candidates for President of the United States, yet you refuse to place your hand over your heart during the National Anthem? If you are unwilling to pledge your allegiance to our nation, then whose nation are you pledging your allegiance to?
Sure some people have made a big deal out of your stance on not wearing an American flag lapel pin. I was surprised that you would come out and declare that you will not wear one as opposed to just deciding privately that you don't need excessively patriotic "flair" on your suits.
Do you have a problem with our flag? With our country? With being a citizen of this country? You're not making a very convincing argument for why America should vote for you.
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