Doing anything but standing is disrespectful because humans are funny little creatures.
Being quit and respectful wouldn't be enough?
Traditions are funny things. It's sorta like putting your hand over your heart during the pledge of allegiance, or standing during the Hallelujah Chorus, or taking off a hat during prayer. People find weird ways to show respect, so when you go against the action, people can't help perceive a lack of respect on your part.
But the reality is, respect is something you have to EARN. If someone doesn't respect you, that's not a flaw on them, it's a flaw in your ability to earn said respect.
well america has earned mine. and so have the veterans. america is far from perfect but thanks to our military I sleep peacefully at night with no fear of war coming to where i'm at. sure it could happen but its highly unlikely as no one really wants to fuck with us on our homeland. even japan would only attack hawaii and alaska. and those crazy enough to maybe try like say NK would likely be swiftly dealt with
edit: I really dont give a shit about the protest other than I think they are more disrespecting the NFL and teams they play on. as when on that field they represent their team and NFL not their personal selves. but the NFL seems to allow it so whatever.
Everyone like mead and the people kneeling are basically spoiled children. They've never had to fear that they might not have food on their table and never had to fear for their safety on a daily basis so they have tomanufacture things to be outraged about to feel important or superior. It's a grown up temper tantrum