To me the national anthem and the flag are something that I respect and as an American I feel proud of. I respect it and find it disrespectful when I see shorts and swim wear made out of the colors of our flag, but then that’s how some people show their patriotism, in different ways, we all have freedom of speech. The military sponsors a lot of this NFL sports activities and appearances therefore I don’t think that the NFL does it because they are patriotic, just like the article says it’s all a big business. I am very proud to stand and give my respects to the flag. I am a military wife and the anthem and flag have very special meaning.