Obama Explains National Anthem Stance

On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:48:04 -0400, "LT. Bill Ginn" USAF ret forwarded:

Hot on the heels of his explanation for why he no longer wears a flag pin,
presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama was forced to explain why he
doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.

According to the United States Code, Title 36, 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't want 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 less parochial 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."

WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president. I, for
once, am speechless.

He better take sides..........if he is not on the side of AMERICA, he MUST

NOT EVEN BE CONSIDERED for the office he is seeking. We do not need a
man in office that will not salute the flag. The world knows how to sing, what
they need to know is that the USA will defend what that flag stands for.

Pass It On Before It's Too Late Let's Teach The World About This Idiot.