Kari Lake, recently defeated for the Arizona governor's job, was at the Super Bowl in Phoenix but did not stand for the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

Written in 1900 by NAACP chief James Weldon Johnson, it is considered by some to be the "Black national anthem."

Sheryl Lee Ralph performed the song about 25 minutes before kickoff, and I did stand. Most in the crowd were also up but not all. There is no protocol to stand during the song; it's an individual decision, just like "America the Beautiful," which was sung after Ms. Ralph left the field.

Ms. Lake and some other conservatives believe there should be only one National Anthem, and the Lift Up song is divisive. They are, of course, entitled to that opinion and should not be defamed as racist as some progressives are doing.

But I see it this way: 70 percent of NFL players are African-American, so the song is a signal of respect for them. Easy one for me. Respect, empathy, and context are important in a civil society.

Judeo-Christian philosophy, the foundation of this nation, clearly says you are compelled to treat other people the way you want to be treated. Respect is the cornerstone of that.

Ten minutes before the game started, country singer Chris Stapleton sang a terrific rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner." Everyone in the stadium stood.

Respect for the country was on display. An important moment in this divided nation.

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