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Croney

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12. Maybe they don't know the lyrics. Not everybody grew up having to sing it all the time.

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Original post)

Sun Aug 11, 2024, 01:18 PM

Aug 11

Many people who do know the words have no idea what they're singing, the phrasing is so convoluted.

Those of us who understand what we're singing might have good reasons not to. Sometimes I sing it and sometimes I don't. My conscience, my choice.

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The Star Spangled Banner - to sing or not to sing. [View all] 3catwoman3 Aug 11 OP

It's hard when that country doesn't recognize your humanity. onecaliberal Aug 11 #1

It doesnt bug me. Eko Aug 11 #2

There's a REASON the 1st Amendment SeanHG Aug 11 #3

I think they can stand there respectfully without singing. Hell, do any of us want a repeat of Rosanne Barr? hlthe2b Aug 11 #4

As a member of oppressed classes, slumcamper Aug 11 #5

Funny you should mention that. When the USA got the gold medals and sang the nation anthem mitch96 Aug 11 #6

with absolute sincerety - the greatest respect I can show stopdiggin Aug 11 #7

Hell no. Jirel Aug 11 #8

I have seen several scenes of USA athletes FemDemERA Aug 11 #9

Raise a fist for justice quaint Aug 11 #10

When America lives up to the words Keepthesoulalive Aug 11 #11

Maybe they don't know the lyrics. Not everybody grew up having to sing it all the time. Croney Aug 11 #12