Fine! I thought this whole thing would have died down by now...but apparently not. Everything I have read and seen clearly shows that yes, Senator Barack Obama did NOT put his hand over his heart during the singing of the National Anthem. For more info...

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/anthem.asp

He has also autographed a miniature flag. Does this mean he is un-patriotic? Possibly. In my opinion, not standing when an American Flag goes past you (like in a parade), not removing your cap OR not saluting (or placing your hand over your heart) means that either you ARE unpatriotic or you were just simply not raised right.

I have not been in the military, but my father fought in the latter part of World War II and in the Korean War. It is my personal opinion that if I fail to do any of these things, not only do I fail to respect my country, but I fail to respect him as well.

And I will not do that.

I have taught my children how to behave at parades, ballgames etc. It doesn't matter if no one else covers their heart. What matters is that YOU do.

Obama is a public figure running for political office and frankly, should have known better.

Enough!

Reen