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People Are Criticizing Gabby Douglas For Not Putting Her Hand On Her Heart During The National Anthem

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2. But some people are attacking Douglas online for having her hands by her sides instead of placing one hand on her heart during the national anthem at the medal ceremony.

But some people are attacking Douglas online for having her hands by her sides instead of placing one hand on her heart during the national anthem at the medal ceremony.
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People said they lost “an incredible amount of respect” for the gymnast.

People said they lost
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They said it amounted to “straight disrespect.”

They said it amounted to

3. And accused her of being a poor sport.