Respect is earned?  Well then the disagreement among various segments of the population is HOW respect is earned. 
Another point of disagreement is exactly what constitutes disrespect to the national anthem.  I think all those points have been argued over and over again so I won't bring them up. Let's just wait and see if the fans stay away in droves like some are predicting. My prediction is that I seriously doubt it.  Most people are all talk.