"With some much phony outrage over the 'The Star Spangled Banner,' being sung in Spanish, 'Nightline,' found out that not many of our politicians even know the words in English. "
See here.
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I'm pretty outraged that an 18th century drinking song gussied up with lyrics from a poem by a prisoner of war concerned as to whether or not his side was winning they specific battle he was captured in IS our national anthem. America the Beautiful would have been a much better choice - but then, Americans might have to actually consider - and maybe even work on - the last verse:
"America, America, God mend thine every flaw, confirm thy soul in self control, thy liberty in law."
"America, America, God mend thine every flaw, confirm thy soul in self control, thy liberty in law."
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