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Message: [QUOTE="BigBird, post: 1798510, member: 4247"] The other night, I went to a college volleyball game being broadcast by one of my former on-air partners. It was good to see him again, and we had a good chat. Game time approached quickly, and I grabbed some popcorn. When the audience was asked to stand for the anthem, I did. But this time, there was a subtle and real difference. As I rose, I was conciously aware of the fact that I WANTED to do so. It was a real decision that I was pleased and proud to make. I love that flag and that anthem, warts and all. But that night, my participation wasn't by habit; it was by choice. I appreciate the moral courage of the protesters, even if the current period of refection left me firmly sure that their answer wasn't to be my answer. [/QUOTE]