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rsdsharp

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1. I don't really mind the anthem, although it pisses me off

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Sun Feb 14, 2021, 04:52 PM

Feb 2021

seeing people keeping their hats 🧢 on during it. I can’t stand God Bless America, however. For some reason, that was required at sporting events for years after 9/11.

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The Problem With Mandatory Patriotism in Sports [View all] douglas9 Feb 2021 OP

I don't really mind the anthem, although it pisses me off rsdsharp Feb 2021 #1

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Mandatory patriotism sucks VA_Jill Feb 2021 #4

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