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Old 07-16-2020, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC View Post
I sure would not go to any game where they would not play our anthem.

Judge people according to the times they lived in not our time.
The times we live in are hopefully a more understanding, diverse and inclusive time. Perhaps it is time to update our National Anthem to be inclusive of all. Also note that the music is originally a British song. Perhaps we should also get an American composer.
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