I have never been a fan of the Star Spangled Banner as it is way too difficult to sing. As a poster mentioned earlier it was designed to be sung by accomplished singers.
The lyrics are not as relatable as those in other patriotic songs such as America the Beautiful. The first verse was inspired by one battle in the War of 1812.
This post said it the best.
"I love our National Anthem, but I don’t consider Key a good poet or lyricist. I don’t mind working to figure out a piece of poetry, but good lyric poetry meant to be sung is usually more straightforward so the singers have a better idea of what they are singing about."
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...3-post106.html
Regarding the kneelers, it is time to give the Cancel Culture extremists a big dose of their own medicine.
No more support at any level of any sport or organized event that repudiates a country that while far from perfect, has by its founding and subsequent history, established an unprecedented quantum advancement of liberty for peoples of all backgrounds the World over.