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Originally Posted by DaRuckus337
It's not value driven at all. They aren't requiring that you pledge allegiance to the flag, they are requiring that you stand and show respect while others do.
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What to respect or not respect is a value-driven decision. First, your comparisons between respecting foreign anthems and cultures isn't a very good comparison. This is an American choosing not to engage in an American practice. Then you mentioned other people's home which I think we all agree isn't comparable to this case at all. Secondly, while it can be unprofessional and disrespectful to not stand for foreign anthems, I fully respect the right of an American not to stand without having to worry about punishment from a government authority. You might be socially-looked down upon or punished by a private employer, but not from a government entity.
And as an aside, I can think of quite a few foreign government anthems that I wouldn't stand up for.