[Husker] oklahoma fans

[Robert Christensen]

I too don't want to continue the off topic posts.....But.....

I think most of the offensiveness to this type of thing depends on the 
individual perspective.  I would never feel comfortable to end the 
National Anthem this way, but I do understand some people probably think 
its a cute way to support their teams.  I personally find it very 
offensive when I see someone wearing shirts that are made to look like 
their wearing the flag.  It looks to me like desecration of the flag.  
However a lot of the people that wear these shirts think they are being 
more patriotic than I because they are wearing the flag. 

I hope this doesn't open a whole new can of worms (or sooners).  *smile*

Bob

Darin Mattke wrote:
> Sorry to continue an off topic post, perhaps we could find a more
> appropriate venue should the desire to continue.
>
> The concept that someone might take offense to modifying a national
> song to local fan fervor is a weak analogy to the Confederate Flag and
> what it symbolizes.  I am sure that there are some individuals
> (civilians and service members) who are offended by this brazen
> display of disrespect and lack of patriotism; at least these folks are
> loyal Sooner fans.
>
> If a special tribute or homage is to paid to a solemn event there are
> many other special ways to do so other than the singing of a song that
> is constantly sung nearly daily at events ranging from a local bake
> sale to backyard barbecues.
>
> Oh, and the Washington game is scary - waiting for TM to get
> comfortable to throw an accurate long ball.  I still think the O-line
> can create better lanes for the run when we don't rely on the zone
> read.
>
> Peace,
> Darin
>
> On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 8:29 AM, David Strong <gbrlist at yahoo.com> wrote:
>   
>> Hi Paul and thank you for your post.  I've been giving this some more thought.  What would make it a completely different situation is if our men and women in the armed forces DID consider it offensive to sing a different word at the end of the Star Spangled Banner.  That is a whole different situation.  If soldiers (and I use this term to include all branches of service) considered it offensive, then it IS offensive, even if not intended to be so.  If it is taken as offensive, then it IS offensive.  I am originally from South Carolina and was mortified during the whole flap about flying the confederate flag from the top of the state capitol.   All these people would spout on and on about how it was just part of their heritage and not "intended" to be offensive to African-Americans.  It doesn't matter....it IS offensive to a very large majority of African-Americans whether intended that way or not.  Same goes here.  If our soldiers feel it is
>>  offensive and take it as offensive, then it should be stopped immediately.
>>
>> Ok, climbing down from the pulpit before I bust a vein.
>>
>> Dave
>>     
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