[Mike sent me this. I have not tried to verify it; it may be propaganda.]

NEED I SAY ANYTHING MORE ! ! !

Obama Explains National Anthem Stance

Hot on the heels of his explanation for why he no longer wears a flag pin,
presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama was forced to explain why he doesn't
follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.

According to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171, During
rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except
those in uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the
right hand over the heart.

'As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides,'
Obama said. 'There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is
a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You
know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should be swapped for something less
parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like to Teach the World to
Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I might salute it.'

WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president. I, for
one, am speechless .

From Patricia Cornwell's Blow Fly:

"It's important to listen. Most people are too busy making assumptions, too self-absorbed to listen."