If Olympians can sing anthem, why can't Obama?

2012-08-22T00:00:00Z If Olympians can sing anthem, why can't Obama? nwitimes.com
August 22, 2012 12:00 am

It is exciting to watch the Olympics and see our contestants compete. If they are good enough to win first place and earn a gold medal, it is thrilling to see them receive their medal, stand at attention, place their hand over their heart and mouth the words to the National Anthem.

Isn't it a shame that our president can only stand and look bored while the anthem is being played. If you plan on voting for him in November, I suggest instead that you accompany him to Kenya and salute their anthem.

I'm a senior citizen that gave up a few years of my youth and some blood for my country that I love.

- Berlin Wyman, DeMotte

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