MikeH Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 To answer the questions asked above: Do you remove your hat during the National Anthem? YES If you were at a game with friends and they didn't remove their hat would you instruct them to do so? YES If you were at a game and saw a stranger that had their hat on, would you ask them to remove it? YES If you were at a game and saw a stranger that had their hat on, would you tell them to remove it? YES, if they didn't do it when I asked them to. If they still refuse, it will be removed for them. To sum things up: Removing your hat during the National Anthem is mandatory. Anyone who thinks otherwise, was not raised properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I never rarely wear a hat... So you wear a hat often? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 So you wear a hat often? Should have been a slash in there. I rarely wear a hat, never indoors (again a respect thing). Also, don't walk into my house with a hat on, I will remove it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Also, don't walk into my house with a hat on, I will remove it for you.What if it's made of tin foil? Can I leave it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Also, don't walk into my house with a hat on, I will remove it for you. Like you could even reach it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Anyone who thinks otherwise, was not raised properly. So you think forcing others to do something shows respect of any kind by the person you are forcing? Do you understand the nature of respect? That it is something that must be freely given by a person towards another person, institution, country, God, etc.? The only thing that is shown by forcing someone to take off their hat is disrespect of another human being's autonomy, however distasteful you, others, or myself might find it. So how does that breed respect for flag and country in other people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 If you were at a game with friends and they didn't remove their hat would you instruct them to do so? If you were at a game and saw a stranger that had their hat on, would you ask them to remove it? I would ask them if they know they're supposed to, and let them do what they want. Because although I like to cure people's ignorance, I also believe people have a Constitutionally protected right to act like complete ass holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Like you could even reach it. they have seats at the stadium I can stand on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I also believe people have a Constitutionally protected right to act like complete ass holes. And they never disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 And they never disappoint. Ain't that the truth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 So you think forcing others to do something shows respect of any kind by the person you are forcing? Do you understand the nature of respect? That it is something that must be freely given by a person towards another person, institution, country, God, etc.? The only thing that is shown by forcing someone to take off their hat is disrespect of another human being's autonomy, however distasteful you, others, or myself might find it. So how does that breed respect for flag and country in other people? I'll add you to the "not raised properly" category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Should have been a slash in there. I rarely wear a hat, never indoors (again a respect thing). Also, don't walk into my house with a hat on, I will remove it for you. can I wear pants when I come over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 can I wear pants when I come over? I can assure you that you are not invited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I'll add you to the "not raised properly" category. Please do so. I would be honored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I'll add you to the "not raised properly" category. Teaching a kid to forcibly remove someone else's hat during the National Anthem is raising them properly???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 And if you are there with me, then yes I will remove your hat for you if you don't. If you are not with me, but sitting in front or next to me, I will tell you to remove your hat. I think that's pretty cut and dry. And if you fall into the first part, you probably will never go to another game with me again. If you tried to remove my hat without my consent I would shove my hat right up your ass. What are you some kind of tough guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 If you tried to remove my hat without my consent I would shove my hat right up your ass. What are you some kind of tough guy? Which begs the question....if you have a hat shoved up your ass during the National Anthem...do you remove it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I can assure you that you are not invited. c'mon lil guy..we would have a blast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Which begs the question....if you have a hat shoved up your ass during the National Anthem...do you remove it? Only if you don't know your head from your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofiba Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Teaching a kid to forcibly remove someone else's hat during the National Anthem is raising them properly???? Yeah. You've got to make people show respect. Whenever I meet someone for the first time, I always shake their hand. If they don't put their hand out to shake, I dislocate their arm, knock them on the floor, grab their hand and give it a firm shake. It always feels good to get respected with a handshake, voluntary or not. I guess I am just old school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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