The National Anthem, like so many other things, is something we take for granted. We all heard it (and hopefully sang it) as kids, and it’s played before sporting events. It’s been sung by rock stars and people who can’t sing – in front of many spectators, only to get booed. It’s part of our heritage and identity.
Now Latin-American immigrants are translating and modifying it.
Translation into Spanish is fine with me. It gives people a way to identify with the U.S. if they are planning on traveling here with the intent of citizenship. But, once here, realize that the laws of the land must be followed and English spoken, or go home.
But DO NOT modify our anthem. If you are not a citizen then make up your own anthem, but do not expect the current citizens to take you serioulsy when you modify ours.
If you want to come here – learn the Pledge, learn the Anthem and know what they mean, in English, preferrably.
 I know I’ll burn for this, but I was reading an article about a senator from N.C., Charles Taylor, who wants to block the ressurection of the flight 93 memorial, though many have tried to sway him. My first reaction was “What is this guy somking?”Unfortunately logic also kicked in, and I tend to agree, although I want to see it built. Here we have heros that will never be forgotten for what they did and the lives they saved. The act was selfless and noble, and we could all only hope we had the same courage. At the same time I have been to the current memorial site, and it’s not exactly a tourist attraction, though I never expected to see so many people there from all over the world. Reading the signature book was rather amazing.
The question is: in years down the road how many people will visit it? Will it stand as a lone tribute that remains derelict, isloated and unvisited? We would hope not, but it’s a good possibility. By comparison the USS Arizona memorial receives many tourists, but that’s because it’s in a tourist hotspot. The promise has been made. The memorial should go forward. Let’s hope it is remembered and loved, otherwise the result will be heartbreaking. Someday perhaps the majority, rather than the minority, of our lawmakers will try to look ahead before making decisions. |
 Yes, it hurts to have gas and it hurts not to have gas. Gas pains suck. The pains in the wallet were inevitable, though.
We have a President who likes war (in the Middle East, as if they don’t fight amongst themselves enough), another idiot leader who babbles on about his country, Iran, which wouldn’t amount to a hill of waste if the oil stops, OPEC and the so-called leader of Venezuela, Chavez. He acts more like a child than a man. So we have monkeys and children running the world. Yep, it’s our fault. We voted for them, and we should be ashamed. Now it’s biting us in the ass. It would have anyway, as the non-renewable fuels are depleted. So now it’s time to start thinking – if you can’t play well with others, than play by yourself. It’s time we get back to being self-reliant on our energy needs and drop other countries like a bad habit. Iran’s leader is spouting to the world that current oil prices are long overdue. So is the fact that, if we work at it, they can keep their freaking crude. |
 Since the dark day of September 11 I have idolized those aboard flight 93. I even drove out to the temporary memorial to pay my respects, and what a humbling feeling it was.
Now Hollywood wants to capitalize on the events that took place, with movies such as Flight 93 and World Trade Center. It’s been five years. Is this a tribute, or is it meant to be a cash cow? The World Trade Center movie is starring Nicholas Cage. Although he is a great actor, there were far too many heros to have any single star. I certainly hope this is done in taste. I, personally, think the timing is too soon. Will I see any of these movies. If I do it will not be in the theater. Then I don’t need a movie to remind me, either. |
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