That our national anthem has somehow become part of the multimillion dollar entertaiment industry that is called the NFL saddens me. A childs game that has little meaning past high school is somehow equated with patriotism and loyalty? It's big business designed to make money for millionares.  For me, it "shows an arrogant disrespect for those kids and the millions of others who have served this nation, from Valley Forge to Afghanistan, and on all the bloody battlefields in between."  You want respect for the flag and the anthem, start by eleminating them from sporting events that have nothing to do with honoring those who have served and reserve them for moments of true importance for our nation.