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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
When I was expatriated to Singapore it was clearly stated (I'm doublechecking this now) that we do not stand for other country's anthems but sit respectfully and quietly. It could be construed that you are pledging allegiance to a foreign country instead of your own.
Since I am Filipino in heritage but born and raised in the US, a local Filipino would not know that I was not disrespecting their anthem but remaining seated.
As far as your statement of respecting my own, where did I state that I expect them to do anything but just leave it alone? I do not ask them to stand, I do not ask them to do anything.
I do not take the Mexican Anthem, reword it, rearrange the music.
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Actually, you said: "When I was in the Philippines before the last movie played in a theater they play their national anthem. I didn't want to stand up for it, but it was suggested that I do so lest I get an ass beating. The same was for when living in Singapore, I stood respectfully and quietly as
I would expect someone else to do so for my national anthem."
So, from this statement, you sure are expecting them to stand, yet you resisted standing yourself.
IMO, you stand for a national anthem - I'm not American but if I go to a sporting event in the US, for example, and they play the anthem, I sure as heck stand. It's a sign of respect. I might not hold my hand over my heart or salute the flag, as these are gestures for American citizens, but I will stand for the anthem.