My vote is for America the Beautiful. Star spangled banner is a weak song anyway. And then you read this...https://twitter.com/theintercept/status/770265133641850880 …
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The interpretation. Don't believe everything you read.
how would you interpret those lyrics? I'm genuinely curious.
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I actually believe those lyrics are saying the flag is protecting those who are enslaved. It's all a matter of interpretation.
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see John all I'm saying is interpretations can be made on different sides of issues. We have freedom to do so
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The "slave and hireling" refer to pressed men and mercenaries in the English forces.
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the verse is now omitted out of respect for the British. Now our allies. Move along. No oppression to see here.
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hirelings refers to Hessians hired by Brits. Slaves refers to captured sailors forced to fight along side Brits
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It's not about African-Americans at all. https://twitter.com/zajuts149/status/770734163456589824 …
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Those lyrics are not recited in the current day anthem that we sing.
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easy to research if you bothered.....
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