Why do we play the national anthem before sport events in the United States? Who does it benefit and who may it have a negative impact on and why?

Identify why someone might argue for and argue against pausing for patriotism including the anthem and military promotions, paid or unpaid, at sporting events in the US. Do you personally believe sports should be a place for the promotion of patriotism or protest and how might that influence your response as a sport management professional to an individual or group with a differing view (consider: if you are against kneeling and are working as a sport marketer for the Colts, do you have a role or responsibility here and how could you converse or discuss this topic with others in the workplace?)?