ANTHEM: Snapshot of patriotism

Kudos to NBC for airing our National Anthem (CBS and ESPN will not broadcast our national anthem) last Sunday for a pre-season game at ATT Stadium in Arlington, Texas, between the Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys. A high school color guard presented the colors after a moment of silence for the passing of Senator John McCain. A lone trumpeter played “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

With fans and teams standing quietly, Colin Kapernick and Michael Bennett should see what patriotism looks like. Please respect our flag and national anthem for the freedoms we enjoy.

JACK EVENSIZER

Dalton Gardens