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<blockquote data-quote="Darth_VadEER" data-source="post: 131642326" data-attributes="member: 1536653">They have the right to protest.They do not necessarily have the right to protest while representing the university at an official event - that's something you should be smart enough to understand. The school allows them to do so, by decision...not obligation.The situation is the exact opposite from what You describe. You feel they have the right to protest but others dont have the option of disagreeing with them? Voicing our own opinions?The anthem is special to a lot of people for different reasons. The tradition of standing for it, is an act of respect. So when people choose to do the opposite and reject that act of respect, it's not surprising people are upset by it.Have you ever attended a religious service of another faith? Or perhaps a wedding? During the parts of the service when people all were standing, did you sit down? Or did you do your best to show respect for them?Ever attend a dinner where you needed to hold hands with others to pray before eating, even though they weren't the same faith? Did you refuse to hold their hands, because you dont believe in it?Would you refuse to remove your shoes when visiting Japan? Rise for a Judge when entering court? Are you loud during a funeral service?Or do you avoid those behaviors because you know its rude and insulting to the people who hold those traditions in special regard?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Darth_VadEER, post: 131642326, member: 1536653"] They have the right to protest. They do not necessarily have the right to protest while representing the university at an official event - that's something you should be smart enough to understand. The school allows them to do so, by decision...not obligation. The situation is the exact opposite from what You describe. You feel they have the right to protest but others dont have the option of disagreeing with them? Voicing our own opinions? The anthem is special to a lot of people for different reasons. The tradition of standing for it, is an act of respect. So when people choose to do the opposite and reject that act of respect, it's not surprising people are upset by it. Have you ever attended a religious service of another faith? Or perhaps a wedding? During the parts of the service when people all were standing, did you sit down? Or did you do your best to show respect for them? Ever attend a dinner where you needed to hold hands with others to pray before eating, even though they weren't the same faith? Did you refuse to hold their hands, because you dont believe in it? Would you refuse to remove your shoes when visiting Japan? Rise for a Judge when entering court? Are you loud during a funeral service? Or do you avoid those behaviors because you know its rude and insulting to the people who hold those traditions in special regard? [/QUOTE]

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