Comments on: Anthem tradition disrespectful? Think again, Rob Otto.

By: Singer12

Singer12 — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:32:54 +0000

ok people like Joe need to get over themselves. Seriously the Hawks national anthem is amazing. Quit crying, and until you have served and been deployed, then you can come back and tell me you think it’s disrespectful. Shut up and enjoy that any part of this nation still shows respect for America

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:15:03 +0000

What if we are not only cheering for our country but also for the armed forces in war and the men and women standing on the ice? What if we are saluting and thanking them in the only way that they can hear us?
I don’t usually partake in a whole lot of cheering but I hve never seen anyone in a hat during the national anthem and the one time I did, there were a group of people that walked over and told the man to remove his hat out of respect. I also see a lot of people screaming while having their hand over their hearts.
Our cheering is just Chicago thanking the armed forces and our ancestors in the only way they can hear us.

By: Jer

Jer — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:32:13 +0000

BEST TRADITION IN HOCKEY!

I can’t even comprehend how people think this is disrespectful to our country. Everyone is cheering for our country and our country’s national song.

I went to a Hawks game a couple years ago and it was amazing. My hair was standing up and I go chills through my body. When they got to the “…for the land of the free… and the home of the brave” part it’s so loud you wouldn’t be able to hear yourself talking and you can feel the vibration of the stadium through you whole body.

Blackhawks fans are not disrespecting the flag or the song, they are cheering as loud as they can for our country. This is patriotism at it’s finest. If anything it’s disrespectful NOT to cheer for our song. I can guarantee that Blackhawks fans are some of the most patriotic hockey fans in the NHL. And if you got a problem with the way we do things in Chicago, go into the Madhouse on Madison and tell all the Hawks fans how you feel, I’ll bet you wont make it out of there.

By: JAK

JAK — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:33:24 +0000

My answer. And he thought I was arguing… Sad… but I’m glad he started to think more clearly.

Oh, Rob:

I was actually asking you about the facts. Thanks for the clarification! Was just making sure we all new it was OK! Not arguing anything…. It was “Our” friend Eric who made that post:

http://blackhawkup.com/2010/03/09/anthem-tradition-disrespectful-think-again-rob-otto/

I just want to hear you say it! Thanks again.

Go Hawks!

By: JAK

JAK — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:31:02 +0000

This was off facebook today:

Rob Otto May 27 at 2:27pm Report
Oh, James. The Supreme Court did not say the Flag Code was unconstitutional. They said enforcing penalties against those who break the Flag Codes in protest is against the First Amendment. If you’re going to argue a point, at least get the facts straight.

And luckily the national media has not been airing the national anthems on the games so far. I can only hope that continues in the Stanley Cup Finals.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:45:52 +0000

My Dad was a WWII vet. He didn’t serve to protect a piece of cloth or a song. He served to protect our Constitution and the freedoms it stands for–including the First Amendment Freedom of Speech. The US Supreme Court has ruled the Flag Code unconstitutional as a violation of freedom of speech.

By: BRET

BRET — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:39:06 +0000

I am here today to inquire to anyone who can assist me.
Our family, like the Blackhawks, lives on tradition. Ours being one of military. Now we have a forthcoming member of the family, with a great story of service both in the theater and off. I am trying to find out how the servicemen get seleted to stand on the ice during the anthem. Though late in the season I truly feel this man deserves that honor and wanna find out how this is chosen so i may pursue getting him this honor. Could anyone assist me in making this happen for him?

Thanks for the help in advance.
Our servicemen ARE the reason we get to be the free Americans we are, I want to make this happen.

Bret

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:34:24 +0000

I was at yesterdays game with my hand over my heart during the anthem and got to enjoy another Red Wings victory! The cheering anthem and idiotic “Detroit S*cks” chant all put in the shut the f*ck up bin after a Brad Stuart OT goal! Throw out the octopus it’s playoff time!

By: JAK

JAK — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:16:50 +0000

Hi Jeff,

There hasn’t been anything additional posted or broadcast on it. Just a couple of Detroit fans envious over somethin’ we got and they couldn’t understand. If you read the post’s above Joe thinks he’s in a boat crossing the Delaware River or just completed a fantastic routine on the uneven bars. Enjoy the Anthem the way it was meant to be enjoyed @ 1901 W. Madison St. Hawks Fans! Legally!!! at attention, hat off, hand over heart, scream! Well, maybe not for Joe or Rob Otto… Now I’m sure Joe will respond with a “Get over yourself” or “You’re breaking the la…. I mean code….” Joe? Regardless, this is a dead issue. LET’S GO HAWKS!

By: Heywood Jabloume

Heywood Jabloume — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:54:28 +0000

Rob Otto needs to drink a cup of STFU! There is nothing wrong nor disrespectful of this Chicago tradition.