On Sunday during "Meet the Press " , Senator Obama was
asked about his stance on the American Flag and the National Anthem, the question was asked by General Bill Ginn, USAF (ret.) . He asked Obama to explain why he doesn’t follow protocol when the National Anthem is played or the Flag displayed.
The General also reminded the Senator that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171… , That while during rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart, and at the very least, ‘Stand and Face It.’
Senator Obama Live on Sunday stated in return, “As I’ve said about the flag pin, I don’t want to be perceived as taking sides,
Obama went on to say, there are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message.
You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I’d Like To Teach the World To Sing.'If that were our anthem, then I might salute it. 'We should consider to reinvent our National Anthem as well as to redesign our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. It’s my intention, if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle East Brethren. If we as a Nation of warring people, should conduct ourselves as the nations of Islam, whereas peace prevails. Perhaps a state or period of mutual concord between our governments. When I become President, I will seek a pact or agreement to send hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation have placed upon the nations of Islam an unfair injustice. My wife disrespects the Flag for many personal reasons. Together she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past, many years ago. She has her views and I have mine. Of course, now, I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put aside my hatred. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path of hope. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country’s First Family. Indeed, C HANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America.”
And this person could soon be the next POTUS…scary, scary thought…!