Do you stand for the National Anthem?

[ABTars2000]

Yes, I'm one of those "even if I hear it at home before the super bowl" I stand people. I should note though that I have no problem with people not standing.

[Rules for me, but not for thee]

At sporting events where I'm in the stands, sure. Otherwise, nah.

[Crumpets]

Yes because it's hard to kneel on crowded bleachers.

[RINO Tom]

Yes, partly because I think it is the respectful thing to do and partly because I don't want to be that weirdo who doesn't.

[TPIG]

Ok, well considering I watch such a small amount of sports on TV, I didn't even consider the idea of standing while in my own house, and no, I would likely not do that. So I always stand when I'm at an actual event where the anthem is being played, I'll correct myself to say.

Is it disrespectful to not stand?

I think in a public setting where there is an ongoing honoring of the nation/flag, yes. In your own home, no. It's the same reason I wouldn't stand if the national anthem was played within a movie; in those cases, the anthem is not being played for me but rather those people experiencing it, first-hand.

It's almost like those who kneel: this anthem isn't played for me, but those who experience freedom first hand. Those who look right. Went to the right school. Had the right family. Do you think those who feel that way are disrespectful or do you agree that it's up to the person?

I see what you're saying and understand that standing for the anthem is a personal decision. What actually annoys me more than people kneeling for a political statement are those who are too indifferent/lazy to stand. In my mind, that sends a message of "I can't even be bothered to respect the country that has given so much to me".

[Sestak]

Yes, but I respect the decision of those who choose not to.

[morgieb]

If I'm actually at a sporting event (or some other situation where they'd play the anthem)? Yes. But not when I'm watching it on TV. That seems weird.

[America Needs R'hllor]

The American? Not typically, I'd stand in an American crowd out of respect.
The Israeli? Absolutely.