Why is the national anthem a staple of U.S. sporting events? https://t.co/QZIURl79Pz
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 31, 2016
This is an excellent question. There is no more reason to begin every sports game with the national anthem than to do so before theater performances. The constant need to display our patriotism is a poor substitute for facing our nation’s challenges.
