Individual Summary- Beyond Basic Patriotism
Haley Lewis
English 101
Individual Summary
October 6, 2016
Beyond Basic Patriotism
Colin Kaepernick, 49ers quarterback, no longer stands during the singing of the national anthem. Gregory explains Kaepernick’s reasoning; it is a way to not, “show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color” (qtd. in Gregory par. 1). Kaepernick is strongly criticized for his choice; however, his choice has created more questions for the American public. Gregory adds that since this event, some are wondering if sporting events should even play the national anthem. “The Star-Spangled Banner” was played at a sporting event for the first time in 1862 at a baseball game in Brooklyn. However, it was also played at Game One of the World Series in 1918 (Gregory par. 4) According to Mark Clague, “A ritual like the national anthem became part of the war effort on the home front, and says that sports is committed to all things American” (qtd. in Gregory par. 5). Gregory wonders that if the main point of linking sports and patriotism is to make a difference, then the sports leagues could donate a percentage of the ticket sales to an organization. Gregory states that if the fans feel offended when someone chooses not to participate in the singing of the national anthem, then it is time to re-evaluate the acts that we consider patriotic.
Works Cited
Gregory, Sean. “How Sports Can Move Beyond Lip-Service Patriotism.” The View, 26 Sept. 2016, pp. 17–18.
English 101
Individual Summary
October 6, 2016
Beyond Basic Patriotism
Colin Kaepernick, 49ers quarterback, no longer stands during the singing of the national anthem. Gregory explains Kaepernick’s reasoning; it is a way to not, “show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color” (qtd. in Gregory par. 1). Kaepernick is strongly criticized for his choice; however, his choice has created more questions for the American public. Gregory adds that since this event, some are wondering if sporting events should even play the national anthem. “The Star-Spangled Banner” was played at a sporting event for the first time in 1862 at a baseball game in Brooklyn. However, it was also played at Game One of the World Series in 1918 (Gregory par. 4) According to Mark Clague, “A ritual like the national anthem became part of the war effort on the home front, and says that sports is committed to all things American” (qtd. in Gregory par. 5). Gregory wonders that if the main point of linking sports and patriotism is to make a difference, then the sports leagues could donate a percentage of the ticket sales to an organization. Gregory states that if the fans feel offended when someone chooses not to participate in the singing of the national anthem, then it is time to re-evaluate the acts that we consider patriotic.
Works Cited
Gregory, Sean. “How Sports Can Move Beyond Lip-Service Patriotism.” The View, 26 Sept. 2016, pp. 17–18.