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Originally Posted by MrLabGuy
This is a few months old as Richardson is in the photo but it is now gaining momentum. This taken during the National Anthem Obama seems quite content not placing his hand over his heart. Considering this is a media event I'd say that is a mistake which could come back to haunt him in a General Election. Remember...He is going up against a war hero.
Add to this the ammunition and admission that he refuses to wear an American flag lapel pin because of the war in Iraq.
Now to be fair...Bush seems a little confused about the tradition but at least he was trying.
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I think the proper decorum is to place your had over your heart during the Pledge, because it is just that... a Pledge of Honor. Show me a clip where Barack does not follow this decorum during the pledge, and I might think differently. As far as the Anthem, either stand in reverence (as Barack was doing in the photo and clip) or sing along. I thought that this was taught in elementary school?