The Star-Spangled Banner in Spanish

Greekopedia · #1 05-03-2006, 11:21 AM

Wondering what some of your thoughts were? I actually don't mind having people sing the National Anthem in Spanish... its a reflection of our country's diversity.

AlphaFrog · #2 05-03-2006, 11:32 AM

I stand by my answer in This Thread

Optimist Prime · #3 05-03-2006, 11:42 AM

I support this.

NutBrnHair · #4 05-03-2006, 11:45 AM

I'm not "offended" if someone wants to honor our country by singing the National Anthem in his native language; however, as a citizen -- I think all should be able to sing it in English.

I also believe that the United States SHOULD have an official language -- English.

PhiMuAmberkins · #5 05-03-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by NutBrnHair
I'm not "offended" if someone wants to honor our country by singing the National Anthem in his native language; however, as a citizen -- I think all should be able to sing it in English.

I also believe that the United States SHOULD have an official language -- English.

I couldn't agree more! If I moved to Mexico, whether legally or illegally, people wouldn't learn my language to accomadate me. Why should I learn Spanish?

AlphaFrog · #6 05-03-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by NutBrnHair
I also believe that the United States SHOULD have an official language -- English.

But it doesn't, and I don't see that changing any time soon.

PiKA2001 · #7 05-03-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by Optimist Prime
I support this.

You never cease to amaze me. Are you even human, or are you a robot created by the ACLU?

I'm not fine with the fact they changed the words to this song to fit their political agenda. FYI, the words weren't changed because of translation issues, the words were changed for amnesty issues. Also, anyone using the lame-ass excuse of " well, english isn't even America's official language..." needs to choke themself. English may not be in the books as America's official language, but in all reality it is.

**Side note**

Does anybody think that all of this hoopla might bring about some interest to actually try to make english the official language?

AlphaFrog · #8 05-03-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by PiKA2001
**Side note**

Does anybody think that all of this hoopla might bring about some interest to actually try to make english the official language?

I created a thread to discuss this, because I don't think this thread should turn into that debate. It's definitely a separate issue.

NutBrnHair · #9 05-03-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by AlphaFrog
It's definitely a separate issue.

I disagree. I think it's a related issue.

Optimist Prime · #10 05-03-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally posted by PiKA2001
You never cease to amaze me. Are you even human, or are you a robot created by the ACLU?

Do you try to dehumanize everyone that disagrees with you? Seriousy you are the worst waste of life I have ever encountered.

Optimist Prime · #11 05-03-2006, 12:39 PM

BTW,

America will NEVER have an offical language.

PiKA2001 · #12 05-03-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by Optimist Prime
Do you try to dehumanize everyone that disagrees with you? Seriousy you are the worst waste of life I have ever encountered.

Even worse than Ann Coulter?

Taualumna · #13 05-03-2006, 12:54 PM

What is wrong with having an official language or languages? Canada is all about multiculturalism and even encourages people to keep (some of) their old country values (e.g. government supported heritage programs), yet we have official languages: ENGLISH and FRENCH. In order to be a citizen, you have to be able to communicate reasonably well in either of those languages (though I have to admit that the standards aren't often high enough).

Rudey · #14 05-03-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by PiKA2001
Even worse than Ann Coulter?

I'm seriously asking you not to encourage him. You've read the rest of his posts. None of them make sense. It's what he enjoys doing.

As for English, it is the de-facto official language of the country and 27 states have declared it as their official language. The historical precedents are there and I look forward to the day that we enact federal legislation saying so and remove any such confusion that illegal immigrants and their supporters may have.

The Star-Spangled Banner was not written in Spanish and I highly doubt that there are Mexicans wandering around thinking "Gee I love this country so much but I don't want to speak English and integrate within the community so I will learn the song in Spanish".

-Rudey

mulattogyrl · #15 05-03-2006, 01:05 PM

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Originally posted by NutBrnHair
I'm not "offended" if someone wants to honor our country by singing the National Anthem in his native language; however, as a citizen -- I think all should be able to sing it in English.

I also believe that the United States SHOULD have an official language -- English.

Again, I agree.