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Townhall
Three Cheers for Our
National Anthem
by Jeff Crouere
Before athletic contests and major events, audiences across America are
treated to the National Anthem, the song known as the Star Spangled
Banner.
The inspiring lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 while
observing the Battle of Fort McHenry. Eventually, it was set to
music and became our country’s National Anthem in 1916.
Sadly, this week, the Star Spangled Banner was attacked by liberal talk
show host Bill Press, who claimed the song was “stupid.”
Press is typical of liberals who want to attack our country’s
traditions, such as the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
These uniquely American traditions bring citizens together in the
important activity of showing patriotism. These traditions play a vital
role in unifying Americans during both times of peace and war.
Many liberals like Press believe showing patriotism is somehow
inappropriate. Obviously they would prefer the U.S. to meekly follow
dictates from the United Nations, become more global in outlook and
tone down any nationalism.
He says he is “embarrassed” by the “military jargon” in the anthem.
Yet, in his poem, Francis Scott Key was accurately describing the scene
at Fort McHenry in which there were “rockets red glare.” Military
actions have marked the history of the United States of America and
success on the battlefield has allowed our country to survive and given
Press and other liberals the luxury to become offended by the anthem.
As part of his attack on the anthem, Press states that is too difficult
to sing. In reality, the Star Spangled Banner is a beautiful song that
can be performed magnificently. In 1991, Whitney Houston showed America
her vocal talent with a mesmerizing performance before the Super
Bowl.
Singers who have talent enjoy performing the National Anthem. Former
American Idol finalist Ace Young said he is “proud and honored to sing
it every time I am asked.”
If Press has his way, Young will not have many more opportunities to
sing the National Anthem. “It is a major crusade of mine and that is to
get rid of the Star-Spangled Banner,” said Press.
As part of his attack, Press said he is “embarrassed” by the lyrics of
the National Anthem, which includes such stirring phrases as “the land
of the free,” and the “home of the brave.” Press claims that he does
not know whether America is the home of the brave, asking whether we
are “the only ones who are brave on the planet?”
This man is a perfect candidate to host a new program on MSNBC. Who
cares about the bravery of people in other nations? This song is about
our bravery, our nation. Press displays an unsetting international,
United Nations mentality, the type that is definitely harming America.
Americans should not have to take an international poll on the wording
of our National Anthem. While there are brave people in all countries,
this country was founded by the brave men who fought to insure this
would be a free land.
We honor our Founding Fathers every time this anthem is performed and
remind ourselves what is special about this great nation.
A fool like Bill Press is a hopeless case and someone who should
probably move to a country like France. He would fit right in with a
nation that just elected a socialist.
In the United States, we need to reject the socialism of countries like
France and return to the values of our Founding Fathers, which are
included in the rousing words of the National Anthem.
Bill Press wants to eliminate our National Anthem because it is a
projection of unabashed patriotism. In his warped mind, the perfect
anthem would be a song like “We are the World.”
Thank goodness most Americans disagree with this nonsense and realize
that America was founded by brave men fighting for freedom and the Star
Spangled Banner is the perfect song to reflect our glorious history.
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