Why people do what they do often makes no sense to me. I suppose its the need to provoke a reaction from others. Sometimes its even for a real cause that actually exists.  More often though I think its just to say "look at me, look at me". I stand during the National anthem to show my overwhelming Honor and Respect for those who gave me the right to not stand. I stand whether at home, in a bar or on a ball field because I believe in my heart that it is the right thing to do.