Competitive patriotism idiots who wrap themselves in the flag are loathsome and despicable. I would personally prefer that the national anthem was left completely alone, but the bell can't be unrung- so here we are. FIRE NFL players who kneel, stay in the locker room, or lock arms? I'm with the players on this one. And yes, jerks, I'll be happy to back it up. Leave your gun at home and take your thrashing like the real man you pretend to be. IN the 425 area code.