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Lack of respect pisses me off!

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Today I took my daughter to her cheerleading game for football, prior to the game the announcer asks everyone to stand, men remove their hats for The National Anthem, as the song goes I see people walkingby with their kids talking on cell phones, me standing with my hand over my heart facing the flag. I do alot of extra-duty work at sporting events and this seems to happen all the time. I'm not a vet, but do know the sacrifice so many have made. I only ask that everyone be respectful and honor our country and teach their children the same.

Sorry for the rant, just had to get it off my chest.
 
#2 ·
When I was a kid if I didn't take off my hat or shut up for the anthem I would have been smacked upside the head.
 
#4 ·
When I was a kid if I didn't take off my hat or shut up for the anthem I would have been smacked upside the head.
good, I actually do this to my sons a few time when they open their mouths during the anthem or prayers, and if you think that's child abuse then---I'll just stop there.
 
#6 ·
At a Dodger game last month the couple in front of us stayed seated with hats on. If you don't agree, at least stand up and pretend, or move somewhere else.
 
#8 ·
I'm not the most patriotic person in the world, but i still take my hat off and sing the anthem, hell I'll probably be moving out of the country within the next few years, but I still take my hat off and sing the anthem. My best experience with it was game 6 at the bruins game when everyone sang the anthem louder than you could even hear Rene Rancourt. That's how it should be every game, imo.
 
#10 ·
I'm with you 100% Jim. Also been to a lot of sporting events with my kids and noticed the same type of thing. When I've been close enough I give a little "Ahem". There are a lot of disrespectful people out there but they have no problem enjoying all of our freedoms here. They piss me off too!
 
#12 ·
Nice to see those who still have respect for what means something these days. 50 years is not so long a time where there should be a breakdown in society for what is important and it was my parents generation who ensured that we respect things...whether it be the Flag, prayers, police or those in authority. These days the lack of character and integrity is everwhere...kids and teenagers tend to think they don't have to show any adult any respect and guess who backs them up? That's right...Mommy and Daddy who will get in your face if you catch their little wonderkids stealing or doing something wrong in the neighborhood. Had one little basturd who couldn't have been more than 11 running around the neighbood on a dirt bike by himself w/ no helmet and I knew where he lived. The kids is literally running around making cars hit their brakes and swirving to avoid hitting him. I knock the door to where he lives and I tell the Mother what her kid was doing and she's standing there chewing her gum...and when I finished she tells me to mind my own business...it's her kid and at least he's not out doing drugs. I nearly fell over as she's telling me that 'at least he's not doing drugs'....I just looked at her and told her what a f'd up white woman she was and walked off. It's not just her but I've seen so many instances of this kind of apathetic behavior among parents who figure they'll just buy the kids off with toys and stuff and just go to work and let them run wild. My grandkids will be dealing with the worse generation of all....it is there parents who let their kids eat sugar all day long...won't let them play with other kids because they have to over protect them from "bullys" now...they feel they have to put them in 'special classes' geared to telling them what everything they do is special. Even their baseball teams that they play on ....everybody gets a trophy and everybody is a winner. What happens when they grow up and step into the real world? Talk about another rant...but back to what the OP said...lack of respect when I was a kid...I'd be wearing my hat around my ankles and a size 10 up my ass.
 
#13 ·
Sadly, if it's not taught, then it will not be followed. I've been watching too many parents take the easy route whilst raising their children.
I completely agree with the OP..hell I watched some "good ole boys" at the local dirt track show a guy what respect was all about when he kept walking on a cell phone during the Star Spangled Banner...but...i kindIa take offense at the bolded part...i know many parents who would love to show and teach thier kids how to be right but that has been taken away from many of us by the Nanny States...i know it wasnt a personal thing just sharing my opinion.

Shawn
 
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I completely agree with the OP..hell I watched some "good ole boys" at the local dirt track show a guy what respect was all about when he kept walking on a cell phone during the Star Spangled Banner...but...i kindIa take offense at the bolded part...i know many parents who would love to show and teach thier kids how to be right but that has been taken away from many of us by the Nanny States...i know it wasnt a personal thing just sharing my opinion.

Shawn
Thanks for the reply, gotta say I don't understand the "Nanny States" phrase, does it mean parents are afraid be physical (spanking or a smack to the back of the head) with their children because it maybe looked at as child abuse, or is it that parents aren't raising their kids-Nannies are?
 
#15 ·
I tell my nephew all the time when he walks into my house with his hat on crooked/sideways - not backwards, that I'd be more than happy to knock his head sideways to fit his hat since he can't seem to get his hat to fit his head. He turns it around or takes it off, but that and baggy pants down your butt don't fly in my house - relative or not!
 
#16 ·
Thanks for the reply, gotta say I don't understand the "Nanny States" phrase, does it mean parents are afraid be physical (spanking or a smack to the back of the head) with their children because it maybe looked at as child abuse, or is it that parents aren't raising their kids-Nannies are?
Kids now can run to school and tell the school they were "hit" at home and then its all fun and games with the state..been there done that...

Hell I ASKED my son and stepdaughter if they were retarded one morning and by 2pm I had SRS at the door investigating "Emotional Abuse"..so now I call my boys "Genius"....

I can go on and on but its no different then us and the anti-smoking..its bullshit..its hard to disipline my kids becasue of it..

I can understand a child being abused and there needs to be protection but its gotten really bad here...

Cliff note---cant spank or smack my kids as its needed..

Shawn
 
#17 ·
Kids now can run to school and tell the school they were "hit" at home and then its all fun and games with the state..been there done that...

Hell I ASKED my son and stepdaughter if they were retarded one morning and by 2pm I had SRS at the door investigating "Emotional Abuse"..so now I call my boys "Genius"....

I can go on and on but its no different then us and the anti-smoking..its bullshit..its hard to disipline my kids becasue of it..

I can understand a child being abused and there needs to be protection but its gotten really bad here...

Cliff note---cant spank or smack my kids as its needed..

Shawn
thanks, I understand where your coming from..............I see way too much of that BS, I'm sorry you had to deal with it.....different states, different laws I guess....no spanking or smacks?, gotta wonder how anyone can tell you how to disipline your kids.....I wouldn't fair well in Kansas then :ballchain:
 
#18 ·
parents are afraid be physical (spanking or a smack to the back of the head) with their children because it maybe looked at as child abuse
I think Shawn was talking of the Nanny State as you describe here. The same socialist nanny-state that promotes the breakdown of families, the belittling of religion, the restricting of private charity. And the hundreds of other ways we are being attacked, and our freedoms are being usurped.
 
#19 ·
I tell my nephew all the time when he walks into my house with his hat on crooked/sideways - not backwards, that I'd be more than happy to knock his head sideways to fit his hat since he can't seem to get his hat to fit his head. He turns it around or takes it off, but that and baggy pants down your butt don't fly in my house - relative or not!
Lol....reminds me of when my son was in HS back in 1996 and I bought him his first car. He came in one night late with his pants down low and I asked him how much he loved his car...he said he REALLY loves it...I said how'd you like to walk to school or take the bus from now on? He kinda knew where I was going and I said very respectfully to him..."Understand something here...my house and my rules and I want you to "get" that you will always be treated respectfully in your home so don't live in our house acting like a prison yard gangsta rapper...if I ever see or hear that you have your pants below your waist you will be carless...cell phoneless...and grounded til your 18 when you are then legal to do what you want. Respect is earned and in our home you WILL abide by that respect or you'll find yourself either in the ARMY where you'll learn the hard way or in a place where rules are taken very seriously. 15 years later he's doing very well..wearing his pants above his waist with two children of his own and now worryying about what his kids are dealing with as they are going to school.

I think Shawn was talking of the Nanny State as you describe here. The same socialist nanny-state that promotes the breakdown of families, the belittling of religion, the restricting of private charity. And the hundreds of other ways we are being attacked, and our freedoms are being usurped.
Sadly this is very true. Parents who still instill in their kids traditional values are now being "watched" by others now and kids are turning their parents in for BS things. Anyone reminded of the times during WWII when children turned in their parents because Gov't wanted to take control of their minds? I'm greatful for living during the time I did because now it's very difficult for parents to do anything with so many restrictions that are put on them...scary times.
 
#20 ·
ALSO...the anthem was intended to be sung one way (the way that gives me goose bumps)...NOT to be "freeestyled" and interpreted in the artists own fashion. It pisses me off to see some idiot up there butchering the song....the SSB is NOT the platform to express your artistic abilities....sing it the way it was intended and knock off the stupid ass interpretations.
 
#21 ·
Last week we had 3 Japanese ships docked at work and every morning they played the National Anthem after they played their's. Everyone including the Japanese Soldiers within an ear or eye sight did what all Americans are supposed to do--Stand Proud, Be Silent and Pray that All our Men & Women stay safe and come home like they left---

God Bless America!!!
 
#23 ·
Today I took my daughter to her cheerleading game for football, prior to the game the announcer asks everyone to stand, men remove their hats for The National Anthem, as the song goes I see people walkingby with their kids talking on cell phones, me standing with my hand over my heart facing the flag. I do alot of extra-duty work at sporting events and this seems to happen all the time. I'm not a vet, but do know the sacrifice so many have made. I only ask that everyone be respectful and honor our country and teach their children the same.

Sorry for the rant, just had to get it off my chest.
It pisses me off as well! The sad part is these disrespectful people are passing this down to their children. Who are innocent in the sense they see Mom and Dad doing it so its ok! We teach lead by example sad state of affairs. This is part of the reason America is where it is today. For others to look up at you and respect you. You must first learn to respect yourself! Great post Jimbo i would slap you again but its too soon. Be well my brother!!!!!!!!!!!
 
#24 ·
Nice to see those who still have respect for what means something these days. 50 years is not so long a time where there should be a breakdown in society for what is important and it was my parents generation who ensured that we respect things...whether it be the Flag, prayers, police or those in authority. These days the lack of character and integrity is everwhere...kids and teenagers tend to think they don't have to show any adult any respect and guess who backs them up? That's right...Mommy and Daddy who will get in your face if you catch their little wonderkids stealing or doing something wrong in the neighborhood. Had one little basturd who couldn't have been more than 11 running around the neighbood on a dirt bike by himself w/ no helmet and I knew where he lived. The kids is literally running around making cars hit their brakes and swirving to avoid hitting him. I knock the door to where he lives and I tell the Mother what her kid was doing and she's standing there chewing her gum...and when I finished she tells me to mind my own business...it's her kid and at least he's not out doing drugs. I nearly fell over as she's telling me that 'at least he's not doing drugs'....I just looked at her and told her what a f'd up white woman she was and walked off. It's not just her but I've seen so many instances of this kind of apathetic behavior among parents who figure they'll just buy the kids off with toys and stuff and just go to work and let them run wild. My grandkids will be dealing with the worse generation of all....it is there parents who let their kids eat sugar all day long...won't let them play with other kids because they have to over protect them from "bullys" now...they feel they have to put them in 'special classes' geared to telling them what everything they do is special. Even their baseball teams that they play on ....everybody gets a trophy and everybody is a winner. What happens when they grow up and step into the real world? Talk about another rant...but back to what the OP said...lack of respect when I was a kid...I'd be wearing my hat around my ankles and a size 10 up my ass.
+1 Brother... well said.

+1 to the OP. Disrespect for the flag and the anthem... pisses me off, too. If they don't like it, leave.
 
#25 ·
ALSO...the anthem was intended to be sung one way (the way that gives me goose bumps)...NOT to be "freeestyled" and interpreted in the artists own fashion. It pisses me off to see some idiot up there butchering the song....the SSB is NOT the platform to express your artistic abilities....sing it the way it was intended and knock off the stupid ass interpretations.
+1 Sing it as written. Period.
 
#26 ·
Kids now can run to school and tell the school they were "hit" at home and then its all fun and games with the state..been there done that...

Hell I ASKED my son and stepdaughter if they were retarded one morning and by 2pm I had SRS at the door investigating "Emotional Abuse"..so now I call my boys "Genius"....

I can go on and on but its no different then us and the anti-smoking..its bullshit..its hard to disipline my kids becasue of it..

I can understand a child being abused and there needs to be protection but its gotten really bad here...

Cliff note---cant spank or smack my kids as its needed..

Shawn
thanks, I understand where your coming from..............I see way too much of that BS, I'm sorry you had to deal with it.....different states, different laws I guess....no spanking or smacks?, gotta wonder how anyone can tell you how to disipline your kids.....I wouldn't fair well in Kansas then :ballchain:
I think Shawn was talking of the Nanny State as you describe here. The same socialist nanny-state that promotes the breakdown of families, the belittling of religion, the restricting of private charity. And the hundreds of other ways we are being attacked, and our freedoms are being usurped.
This is the main reason why my wife and I have chosen to send our kids to private schools. Thanks for the above posts, you have justified the financial sacfrifices we are making to be in control of our kids education. We drive old cars, own fewer cigars and do a ton of hand-me-downs but at the end of the day nobody is telling us how to raise our kids or underminding what we are teaching them in our home.

Salute an Amercian Soldier or veteran today and thank them for their service and sacrifice for our freedooms.
 
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