To the Editor: Playing the national anthem at sporting events is a custom that goes back as long as I can remember, and I am 79 years old. It is a wonderful way to begin any sports event.

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Singing of anthem requires right hand over heart News Apr 30, 2008 - 12:00am J.R. Labbe ...

That, right there, can easily be put to use in dismissing all the social media Captain Midnights who became outraged by Strahan’s lack of hand over heart during the playing of the anthem.

Michael Strahan is addressing the backlash he has received since being filmed not putting his hand over his heart during the playing of the National Anthem. As part of the Fox NFL Sunday’s ...

Dear Abby: I was criticized recently for placing my right hand over my heart while the U.S. flag was flown and “The Star-Spangled Banner” was being sung. I was told ...