The bizarre patriotic political statements now embedded in almost every athletic event should be offensive to any true patriot. What should we be subjected to this bizarre ritual at EVERY entertainment event?? What are we North Korea?? I mean, hell, why stop there? Aren't we a "Christian nation?" Shouldn't we have to recite the "Our Father" immediately after the National Anthem - Oh and hug or shake hands and wish peace upon fellow spectators too?? Or is that going too far because it would screw with beer sales???