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I would venture to say that any acting our past military personnel would find this offensive.
It wasn't a military gathering. It appears to have been a community meeting in Denver, the purposes/goals of the meeting are not made clear. I work a lot in the black community, I understand that they sometimes do things a little differently, but if you read the lyrics of the song, it expresses the same depth of commitment to this country as the national anthem does, in a way that is representative of their history and struggle.
Why would it matter if they were veterans or non-veterans? Do you think only vets care about America? What a moron you are.Regardless of where or what the meeting was about the woman did wrong.
With that many people in attendence of course there had to be some veterans in the audience.
Sadly, some of the man placed their hand over their heart as you would do with the National Anthem.
This whole episode was disgraceful.
100 bucks says she has an "Obama" sticker on her car.Why would it matter if they were veterans or non-veterans? Do you think only vets care about America? What a moron you are.Regardless of where or what the meeting was about the woman did wrong.
With that many people in attendence of course there had to be some veterans in the audience.
Sadly, some of the man placed their hand over their heart as you would do with the National Anthem.
This whole episode was disgraceful.
Also, why is she called an "Obama woman?"
She should try this at a NASCAR race. Preferably one in the southeast.
White men? Yes. White women have overcome a lot in this country.
There's nothing wrong with the song; it's nor racist or subversive, nor is it something any American should be uncomfortable with singing (or hearing). HOWEVER, upon reading the story behind this event, it appears that (1) she was invited for the purpose of singing our National Anthem, and (2) apparently, that is something she does not feel she can do, at least, not in good conscience. The right thing to do in that case, would have been for her to so inform whoever invited her, rather than to simply sing what she chose. That aspect of it IS disrespectful, and personally, as a veteran AND as an American, I would not have stood, nor rendered any sort of salute, to this "national anthem" that was not "The National Anthem" (just as I would not, for ANY butchered version of same done for the purpose of making a political statement). She has every right to do that, (just as Obama has every right to render a sloppy/improper/nonexistent salute) and any other American, vet or not, has an equal right to be offended by the act. There are times and places for making a public performance into a political statement; the playing and/or singing of the National Anthem is not one of them.
There's nothing wrong with the song; it's nor racist or subversive, nor is it something any American should be uncomfortable with singing (or hearing). HOWEVER, upon reading the story behind this event, it appears that (1) she was invited for the purpose of singing our National Anthem, and (2) apparently, that is something she does not feel she can do, at least, not in good conscience. The right thing to do in that case, would have been for her to so inform whoever invited her, rather than to simply sing what she chose. That aspect of it IS disrespectful, and personally, as a veteran AND as an American, I would not have stood, nor rendered any sort of salute, to this "national anthem" that was not "The National Anthem" (just as I would not, for ANY butchered version of same done for the purpose of making a political statement). She has every right to do that, (just as Obama has every right to render a sloppy/improper/nonexistent salute) and any other American, vet or not, has an equal right to be offended by the act. There are times and places for making a public performance into a political statement; the playing and/or singing of the National Anthem is not one of them.
The best way to make a political statement is during a political event. Right or wrong that's when it gets attention.
If I wanted to listen to old gospel Negro spirituals then I would go down the street on Sunday to the local A.M.E. Zionist Church.
Maybe Rev. Wright would be preaching there that day.
Thats how they do things in third world countriesThe best way to make a political statement is during a political event. Right or wrong that's when it gets attention.