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So I don't see many people, although there were some, who objected because this honored one of many segments of American society, the objection was because it honored Black Americans. The poem reflects on how far we have come and how much suffering there has been but with perseverance and the help of God the future is bright. Obviously there still is work to be done.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
National Anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States. The lyrics come from the Defence of Fort M'Henry, a poem written on September 14, 1814, by 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships of the Royal Navy in Baltimore Harbor during the Battle of Baltimore in th… |
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In my opinion, millionaire BLACK athletes are representative of the "black plight" in America. They are representative of what ANYONE can accomplish in America and should be as grateful for it as anyone else that is successful in America. As the years go by, I see less and less reason to sympathize with the "black plight" in America. I do not see anything further that can be done that will convince them that we have done everything we can to help them assimilate into our diverse culture. We have not excluded them. Time for the crutches to be put aside and some folks to walk on their own. If they fall, then a winner gets back up again.
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Lift ev'ry voice and sing 'Til earth and heaven ring Ring with the harmonies of Liberty Let our rejoicing rise High as the list'ning skies Let it resound loud as the rolling sea Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us Facing the rising sun of our new day begun Let us march on 'til victory is won Stony the road we trod Bitter the chastening rod Felt in the days when hope unborn had died Yet with a steady beat Have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered Out from the gloomy past 'Til now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast God of our weary years God of our silent tears Thou who has brought us thus far on the way Thou who has by Thy might Led us into the light Why would any proud American object to this song and it's message?
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I certainly don't "object to this song/message" - Personally I object to be forced to include ANOTHER "national anthem" played during a USA sporting event. There is a REASON the Canadian anthem is played with the US anthem during Hockey - It is TWO countries. So does this NOW MEAN Black NFL players want THEIR anthem played? I guess so. BTW it TRULY TORQUED me to read that USA Today article (a very Liberal Media, based on articles presented (or NOT) and editorials. That's all fine - and why I read the online version - to get all sides. BUT - THEY are the ones that labeled this THE BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM - and why I had to open this Thread. I find it so divisive, and yet another wedge driven to promote fractures in our society. On another note re this topic - this following article hits many points, pertaining to why some non-Black folks have difficulty with the BLM "Movement"> Wow! I'm so confused right now. I see signs all over saying black lives matter. I’m just trying to figure out which black lives matter. It can’t be the unborn black babies. It’s not black cops. They don’t seem to matter. It’s not my black conservative friends. They are told to shut up if they know what’s best for them by their black counterparts. It’s not black business owners. Their property does not mean anything. It’s not blacks who fought in the military. Their statues are destroyed with disdain by the black lives matter protesters. So which black lives matter again? Black Lives Matter. Of course they do! Then, when multiple black police officers and individuals were killed during the “peaceful protests”, I didn’t see any outrage. Black individually owned businesses burned to the ground. Silence. Deadliest weekend in Chicago. NOTHING!! I can’t keep up. I just can’t. I’m exhausted trying to figure out what we’re all supposed to do, believe, and be offended and outraged by next. Two months ago, First Responders were all the rage. In fact, they were heroes. We gave them free coffee, meals, and cheers as they drove by. Today, we hate them and want them defunded because they can’t be trusted. Two months ago, truck drivers were the heroes, as well, for keeping America moving and the grocery stores stocked. Today we block the roads with protesters, drag them out of the cabs and beat them half to death. Nurses and Doctors are still cool for now. But they may be unemployed. They too are heroes, unless of course they truly believe all lives matter. Then they're part of the problem like so many others. Just 45 days ago protests weren’t “essential” and were considered criminal, selfish and a murderous activity. Today they are gloriously critical and celebrated. All of the obvious criminal and murderous activities are simply ignored. If you protest about lock downs for freedom, you are selfish and you will spread a virus. If you protest, loot, and riot for social justice, you are a warrior and the virus fades to the background.
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I agree, I can't imagine anyone who loves this country and who actually believes in equality for all of us, having an objection to this song. |
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I don't know where you get the idea that I made up a fact about every group supporting BLM except white Republicans. I posted the link. Did you check it? And the song is not pre-empting the National Anthem. Again that has been covered but apparently is not getting through to some people. The National Anthem is being played. After 9-11 the Sinatra song NY NY was played before the National Anthem in many sports stadiums to recognize the tragedy of that event even though only a small segment of the country was attacked. Those deaths in 2001 only impacted two cities directly but indirectly it was all of us. The deaths of Mr. Lloyd (and the list of so many others) that have been the concern of BLM similarly most Americans now feel impacts all of us. One song at one game.
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Always thought America the Beautiful was a way more representative song and more beautiful words.
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It isn't the song, it's the pandering. Blue Ash says the majority of "white" (why pick on Albinos?) Americans support BLM. That is a scary statement because it implies that the "majority" of Americans are clueless on the fact that BLM is a Marxist movement dedicated to the destruction of free market capitalism.
We do not have "systemic racism" in America, we have systemic Anti-Americanism.
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The NEW NFL: Stand for the Black National Anthem (should i put my hand on my heart ?).. Is there a flag that we honor and pledge allegiance to ? and KNEEL for our Country's National Anthem ..
Not in my Lifetime Thanks for the memories Roger .. poor Pete Rozelle |
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However, no one took up arms so that rioters could run free to loot and burn. ![]()
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This is especially acute because the offended typically can no longer coherently debate but have instread perfected their ability to scream in the offendees' faces while feigning offense. ... ,
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We have a contest between Roger Goodell and the Mayor of Seattle for who wins the Fecklessness Award for 2020. Any other nominees?
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I will nominate every city council member of every city and town in the USA that votes to defund the police. However, my vote will go to Goodell.
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