PubliusInfinitum
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A lot of stadiums play both, the national anthem before the first pitch, GBA during the 7th inning stretch. Apparently in New York since 9/11 it is almost always that way.
Well there ya go... perhaps that is the case... I don't know and I don't know because there is no mention of such in the 'reports'... It's entirely possible that this is what happened...
It then serves reason that such is, as noted above, a period of reflection for the fallen of 9-11... Where such would reasonably be noted; where the attendees are asked to stand in recognition and respect for those lost and where the individuals failed to demonstrate such respect. And which provides a reasonable basis for the management of the stadium to kick their collected asses to the curb.
Not the failure to stand to the simple playing of some patriotic medly of which GBA was part and parcel... through the stadium PA system... as is being implied..
From the link in the original post :
'"God Bless America," written by Irving Berlin in 1918, was played at big league ballparks throughout the country when baseball resumed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and has remained a fixture at New York Yankees games.'
This at least hints at the idea of playing GBA during baseball games.
Yes... and that is it's purpose... to plant a seed for the SUIT'S RATIONALE.
Monty said:Also from the link in the OP :
'The boys are being represented by Bryce Gadye's father, Ross, who said the boys weren't protesting the song and no one asked them to stand.
"The boys weren't trying to make any political statements, they just didn't get up," he said. "No one gave them an ultimatum. The song was sung, it was finished, then they were thrown out."'
At least according to the suit, they were not asked to stand.
Of course all of this is alleged, and no proof is provided in the article. It may well be that these are merely people trying to use the system to make a buck. Taking anything as fact based on the lack of information here is pretty silly. However, assuming that the suit is a lie because people aren't expected to stand during GBA is also silly, unless you are personally familiar with this team/stadium. It could be a minor league tradition, it could be something like the NY Yankees who apparently have been doing it since after 9/11, it could be something that the owner has done for many years, there's just not enough to go on.
Either way it's pretty pathetic IMO. Making something like that up to try and get some money or kicking someone out because they sat during GBA, either is bad.