Should we ban the singing of our National Anthem?

[pollster]

For the sake of political correctness and tolerance. Because our National Anthem does contain the words.{Bombs bursting in air} And our bombs have burst in the air of many foreign home countries of individuals that now are U.S. citizens. I mean should we not feel sympathetic to those? Where should we really draw the line? Every one feels discriminated against, do they not? And surly the liberals would at the very least consider this as bigotry.

School Removes “God” From Lee Greenwood Song.

Apr 5, 2012

UPDATE:

The superintendent of Bellingham Public Schools released a statement Wednesday stating that students will now be allowed to sing or not sing “God Bless the USA” during an upcoming assembly at Stall Brook Elementary School.

“Political correctness is certainly a consideration in the public sector,” Superintendent Edward Fleury wrote in a statement posted on the district’s website.

“Students will be allowed to sing or not sing the words ‘God Bless the USA’ as they sing in celebration of their acquired knowledge,” he said.“No other words will be substituted.”

Fleury said there was no intent to be disrespectful and “we believe the use of the word god is acceptable in patriotic songs.”

Following is the full statement:

“Political correctness is certainly a consideration in the public sector. There are traditional parts of our culture that are sacred, and we certainly had no intent to disrespect any part of that culture. The intent of the planned event is to celebrate the knowledge gained by fourth grade students studying the 50 states in a school event with their parents next week. The students will be singing two songs at the assembly. One will be a song about the 50 states, and the other will be “God Bless the USA.” Students will be allowed to sing or not sing the words “God Bless the USA” as they sing in celebration of their acquired knowledge. No other words will be substituted. We believe the use of the word God is acceptable in patriotic songs. The district has no intent to censor any patriotic songs. We are certainly sorry if this approach was perhaps considered as disrespectful. That was never the intent.”

The original story is posted below:

Parents at a Massachusetts elementary school are furious after educators first removed the word ‘God’ from the popular Lee Greenwood song,“God Bless the U.S.A.” and then pulled the song all together from an upcoming concert.

Fox 25 in Boston is reporting that children at Stall Brook Elementary School in Bellingham were told to sing,“We love the U.S.A.” instead of “God Bless the U.S.A.”

After parents started complaining, school officials removed the song from the school assembly concert. The school’s principal released a statement to Fox 25 stating they hope to ”maintain the focus on the original objective of sharing students’ knowledge of the U.S. States, and because of logistics, will not include any songs.”

Greenwood released a statement to Fox News condemning the school’s actions.

“The most important word in the whole piece of music is the word God, which is also in the title ‘God Bless The USA,” Greenwood said.“Maybe the school should have asked the parents their thoughts before changing the lyrics to the song. They could have even asked the writer of the song, which I of course, would have said you can’t change the lyrics at all or any part of the song.”

Greenwood said the phrase “God Bless the USA” has a “very important meaning for those in the military and their families, as well as new citizens coming into our country.” He said it’s also played at every naturalization ceremony behind the national anthem.

“If the song is good enough to be played and performed in its original setting under those circumstances, it surely should be good enough for our children,” Greenwood said.

An online poll taken by the television station indicated more than 80 percent of viewers were outraged by removing God from the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

[Grandpa Jones]

No, the song was written for this purpose. The following morning, the American Flag was seen through all the smoke and flames, and Frances Scott Key, knew we were no longer under Britains power. we won and we were free. The only thing that disturbs me is when someone 'sings' it to a different tune, off beat, and unrecognizable. It is a very difficult song to sing, but that is the way it was written and even I can sing it.
If it offends, so be it. I get offended that all the p.c. people can't leave things alone. I love the history of our country.What are we teaching our children?

[USA - 1]

Obama would want it that way no singing .

[Buster]

USA - 1 wrote:

Obama would want it that way no singing .

you are one dumb sumbitch

[Bellefontaine Forum]

What the he!! has happened to this country? I'm Agnostic. I don't know or care about the belief in God one way or the other, but if I am at a funeral and am asked to bow my head during the prayer, I will do so. Do I believe in what they are praying for? I don't know, but it doesn't hurt me to have some respect for the "rights" of others even though their beliefs may differ from mine. It isn't that hard to just try and get along.

[Kickback 2U]

USA - 1 wrote:

Obama would want it that way no singing .

What BS! Just keep manufacturing your lies. I'm sure that as you repeat this lie over and over it will eventually stick to the wall since there's plenty of stupid people out there who could care less about facts or actual proof. So much hatred has been generated by folks such as yourself that these idiots would gladly vote for a tree stump if it meant keeping Obama from another second term.

[leave bellefontaine]

is there really a differance between a tree stump and Mitt Rombush

[Buster]

leave bellefontaine wrote:

is there really a differance between a tree stump and Mitt Rombush

tree stump has more character

[pollster]

Grandpa Jones wrote:

No, the song was written for this purpose. The following morning, the American Flag was seen through all the smoke and flames, and Frances Scott Key, knew we were no longer under Britains power. we won and we were free. The only thing that disturbs me is when someone 'sings' it to a different tune, off beat, and unrecognizable. It is a very difficult song to sing, but that is the way it was written and even I can sing it.
If it offends, so be it. I get offended that all the p.c. people can't leave things alone. I love the history of our country.What are we teaching our children?

I agree and know the history! But we have individuals here on topix that believe everyone has some screw ball right never to be offended.

You have to understand that your thinking on the singing of the National Anthem. In no way fits their thinking concerning tolerance and personal bigotry. Tolerance and civil liberty is the flag they wrap themselves in. Not the U.S. flag of what they consider to be intolerance and bigoted. You ask what are we teaching our children? The libs are only interested in teaching them how to be politically correct. Not how to be correct patriotically!

[USA - 1]

Buster wrote:

<quoted text> you are one dumb sumbitch

Back to you !!!!!

[Buster]

USA - 1 wrote:

<quoted text>Back to you !!!!!

does your mommy know that you uses such language?

[Grandpa Jones]

Doesn't matter what the chosen few say or do. I belong to many fraternal organizations. We salute the flag, say the pledge, pray and sing many patriotic songs, not just the National Anthem. Do you think Canadians are trying to get rid of O CANADA? Bet not. When the flag goes by, I place my hand over my heart (right hand over left breast), remove my head covering and stand to attention, no talking. It is just common courtesy and shows respect.

[DON W SOUTH]

pollster wrote:

<quoted text>
I agree and know the history! But we have individuals here on topix that believe everyone has some screw ball right never to be offended.
You have to understand that your thinking on the singing of the National Anthem. In no way fits their thinking concerning tolerance and personal bigotry. Tolerance and civil liberty is the flag they wrap themselves in. Not the U.S. flag of what they consider to be intolerance and bigoted. You ask what are we teaching our children? The libs are only interested in teaching them how to be politically correct. Not how to be correct patriotically!

The libs probably don't object to the National Anthem tooo much,'cause it doesn't mention "GOD" until the last verse. We may have to compromise with the libs & eliminate
that verse. We could use The Chief Justice Roberts to ask the libs if this be the solution.

[pollster]

Grandpa Jones wrote:

Doesn't matter what the chosen few say or do. I belong to many fraternal organizations. We salute the flag, say the pledge, pray and sing many patriotic songs, not just the National Anthem. Do you think Canadians are trying to get rid of O CANADA? Bet not. When the flag goes by, I place my hand over my heart (right hand over left breast), remove my head covering and stand to attention, no talking. It is just common courtesy and shows respect.

You do this because you put your patriotism above the nonsense of political correctness. I salute you, good for you!

[pollster]

DON W SOUTH wrote:

<quoted text>The libs probably don't object to the National Anthem tooo much,'cause it doesn't mention "GOD" until the last verse. We may have to compromise with the libs & eliminate
that verse. We could use The Chief Justice Roberts to ask the libs if this be the solution.

You have to remember that the libs have been feeding at Obama's hand. And living on a diet of the Justin Bieber and the Kardashians.

The link below is the song that, that school wanted to replace Lee Greenwood - Proud to be an American with. God forbid someone be offended.

Enjoy Justins, Baby-Baby!

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

[USA - 1]

Buster wrote:

<quoted text> does your mommy know that you uses such language?

I will act like Obama he is the one that started it . Not me !!!!

[Willie]

I propose we always sing the 4th verse of the Star Spangled Banner instead of or along with the first.

O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation.
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n Rescued Land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

[good old USA BOY]

Willie wrote:

I propose we always sing the 4th verse of the Star Spangled Banner instead of or along with the first.
O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation.
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n Rescued Land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

if we do away with the national anthem than we need todo way with ALL HOLIDAYS!!!!! WHF AMERICANS

[whatsnew]

Grandpa Jones wrote:

Doesn't matter what the chosen few say or do. I belong to many fraternal organizations. We salute the flag, say the pledge, pray and sing many patriotic songs, not just the National Anthem. Do you think Canadians are trying to get rid of O CANADA? Bet not. When the flag goes by, I place my hand over my heart (right hand over left breast), remove my head covering and stand to attention, no talking. It is just common courtesy and shows respect.

The superintendent at Bellingham schools,sounds like another anti American.Same nazi type who wanted the Pledge of Allegiance and the Lords Prayer taken out of our schools.He want's to take God out of bless America he needs to Get Out of our country!!!!!!!!!!

[DON W SOUTH]

When the libs get around to it, the SSB will be banned. After all, GOD is mentioned in the song.