I agree with Bush !
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I agree.
The language of the US is ENGLISH NOT SPANISH.
I am all for you speeking your language but it's a symblo of the contry
For example Everyone knows what the RCMP are right? Well a east indian claimed racisim because he wasnt allowed to wear his turban at work! It's a UNIFORM and a CANADAIAN SYMBOL
The language of the US is ENGLISH NOT SPANISH.
I am all for you speeking your language but it's a symblo of the contry
For example Everyone knows what the RCMP are right? Well a east indian claimed racisim because he wasnt allowed to wear his turban at work! It's a UNIFORM and a CANADAIAN SYMBOL
I don't know. I kind of like that we have two languages in Canada. I know it's a different scenario in the US but most people in Canada speak English and then some speak French. Everyone learns some basic French in school and it's supposed to help kids learn when they open their mind to a new language. I'm not saying that's how it should be there but it could be some day. Spanish is the second most common language in the world. I think if you grow up around it you are lucky. And if they want to sing the National Athem in Spanish at least they are showing respect to their new country.
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I think that they should learn it in ENGLISH... if you want the honor of singing the song of this country, sing it in the language of this country.
Thats being said, I agree with Buckshot that a lot of Americans do not know the song which is sad.
I also find it sad when people refuse to sing God Bless America (a certain baseball player rings a bell but there are others) because they disagree with the current administration.
Everyone is free to hate Bush all they want... but I dont think you should take it out on such a great country.
JMO...
Elissa
Thats being said, I agree with Buckshot that a lot of Americans do not know the song which is sad.
I also find it sad when people refuse to sing God Bless America (a certain baseball player rings a bell but there are others) because they disagree with the current administration.
Everyone is free to hate Bush all they want... but I dont think you should take it out on such a great country.
JMO...
Elissa
time for.....the INFAMOUS DEVIL'S ADVOCATE HAT! *dun dun dunnnnn*
First of all, the United States does NOT have an official national language (at least not according to all the references I've ever seen). There has never been a national language declared because of the United States' unique "melting pot" status, and the fact that we are a nation of immigrants.
What's wrong with the national anthem in Spanish? How is that a slap in the face? It's the same lyrics, same tune, same patriotic meaning. If it helps spread American patriotism and national pride to the non-English speaking Americans, I'm all for it.
Don't get me wrong. I think residents of this country should learn English, since that's the most popular language at this time. But I see nothing wrong with Spanish-speaking people taking in American patriotism in a way they can understand.
I also agree with Buckshot. It's sad how many Americans can't sing the lyrics properly, but they get mad at someone else not "honoring the anthem properly".
First of all, the United States does NOT have an official national language (at least not according to all the references I've ever seen). There has never been a national language declared because of the United States' unique "melting pot" status, and the fact that we are a nation of immigrants.
What's wrong with the national anthem in Spanish? How is that a slap in the face? It's the same lyrics, same tune, same patriotic meaning. If it helps spread American patriotism and national pride to the non-English speaking Americans, I'm all for it.
Don't get me wrong. I think residents of this country should learn English, since that's the most popular language at this time. But I see nothing wrong with Spanish-speaking people taking in American patriotism in a way they can understand.
I also agree with Buckshot. It's sad how many Americans can't sing the lyrics properly, but they get mad at someone else not "honoring the anthem properly".
Buck, how did they change the lyrics ??? I didn't see that. Gem... I see your point, but why not hand out the word in English and the translation .... this is the best way for them to learn the language of what is or will be their country.! When I lived in Canada I sang " O Canada" in English but knew the French words ..... I guess America is becoming a Quebec. Two Nations under one flag.
Well....first of all...I think it's stupid to translate a national anthem into another language. It's supposed to be a patriotic thing...how is it patriotic if it's not sung in the language of the country?!
I would be mad if they would translate the German anthem into turkish!
And on this behalf I have to strongly disagree...just because you live in the States does not mean everybody needs to give up their nationality or "national pride". Just because I am an immigrant and I am pursuing to become a citizen, does not mean I am willing to give up my German passport.
You have to differentiate between descent and actually BEING from another country. I am of French descent... but me as a person, I have nothing to do with France.
I would be mad if they would translate the German anthem into turkish!
And on this behalf I have to strongly disagree...just because you live in the States does not mean everybody needs to give up their nationality or "national pride". Just because I am an immigrant and I am pursuing to become a citizen, does not mean I am willing to give up my German passport.
You have to differentiate between descent and actually BEING from another country. I am of French descent... but me as a person, I have nothing to do with France.
i agree with him. i was born in korea but was moved over here when i was adopted. of course i was a child then but still.. i went to heritage camp on parents request and the counselors that we had came over and only spoke english around us as well. they said we were born in their country but we lived in and claimed this one, and out of respect they said they would speak our language in our country 
We were at work listening to the story on the radio and they said that the lyrics were changed from -Rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air -to something else. I dont remember what they said the new lyrics were. I just felt like no one had the station in America to alter the words of the national anthem. It is as wrong as modern presidents amending/twisting the wording in the Bill of Rights.
All the guys were saying how wrong it was for people to sing it in spanish yet none of them knew the english version. It makes me wonder if Bush does. Wouldnt that be the ultimate blooper if he was asked to recite it?
All the guys were saying how wrong it was for people to sing it in spanish yet none of them knew the english version. It makes me wonder if Bush does. Wouldnt that be the ultimate blooper if he was asked to recite it?