HarvDog Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Ok...first off...I hardly ever spend time in the Politics and Religion room. However, I have received this email nearly 10 times during the past week and wanted to get some thoughts from everyone. Here is the email: [ QUOTE ] I am sorry but after hearing they want to sing the National Anthem in Spanish enough is enough. Nowhere did they sing it in Italian, Polish, Irish (Celtic), German or any other language because of immigration. It was written by Francis Scott Key and should be sung word for word the way it was written. The news broadcasts even gave the translation -- not even close. Sorry if this offends anyone but this is MY COUNTRY - IF IT IS YOUR COUNTRY SPEAK UP -- please pass this along. I am not against immigration -- just come through like everyone else. Get a sponsor; have a place to lay your head; have a job; pay your taxes, live by the rules AND LEARN THE LANGUAGE as all other immigrants have in the past -- and GOD BLESS AMERICA! PART OF THE PROBLEM Think about this: The politically correctness police (i.e. Holly weird) and the media have brainwashed us into thinking we should tolerate other peoples' disrespect to our nation, otherwise you are being racially prejudiced. It is Time for America to Speak up. [/ QUOTE ] Let me start by saying that I understand and agree with the views by so many of my family members and friends regarding the immigration issues. This email message implies that singing our National Anthem in any other language besides English is disrespectful. Quite honestly, I don’t understand why? Changing the actual words and meaning maybe but translating it to a different language doesn’t change the meaning. How can this then be disrespectful? Aren’t they instead honoring our country by singing our National Anthem? I am certainly NOT one who is going to tolerate disrespect of my country, the freedom, or symbols I served to protect, preserve, and enjoy. But I just don’t see the problem here. Maybe I’m missing something… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Goose Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish Good post. We listen to the Canadian Anthem in French here everytime there is a major sporting event. Actually to make it fair they just play 1/2 in french and 1/2 in english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhntr Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish I would say you are missing something. I'm not bashing you but just stop and look at this for a moment. First, this is America and our language is English. Our anthem is in English, sing it that way. If and I mean IF one truly wanted to become part of our country they would learn our language, how to speak it, and how to sing our anthem. In short they would assimilate themselves to OUR culture not try to to ramrod the culture they left down our throats. I'll hush by asking this question...Do you think we could move to China, Turkey, Afganistan, or any other country and survive if we didn't learn that language? When in Rome do as the Romans do........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHuntr1 Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish English is americas official language now. When in The U.S, speak english. There should be no press 1 for english. Remember that. Sorry I know thats a harsh opinion. But trust me living around detroit and ann arbor michigan, sometimes u see more people speaking other languages than english. I want my kids to grow up in an english speaking country. Not an arabic, or spanish speaking one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish I certainly agree that people who choose to LIVE in America should learn and speak English. Again, I don't believe that is the issue here. It sounds like people are upset because they are choosing to sing our National Anthem in another language...not saying it needs to be translated to or be available in Spanish. A quote from a friend of mine: "Freedom of Speech makes room for the National Anthem and most anything to be demonstrated in the preferred way of the beholder." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish The fact that they are doing it tells me that they don't respect our customs. How do yo think they would feel with a picture of the vergin Mary in a tube top waiving an American flag. The "Star Spangled Banner" is a part of our countries culture that should not be taken lightly or changed. To do so is disrespectful and unamerican. Look at the backlash the Rosanne Barr got for butchering it. I find changing the language and the words (which the poorly translated peice of gabage does) to be equily distastefull. If they want to sing a national anthem in spanish I cordially invite them to do it far south from here. As far as Canada goes, it's a two language nation. This is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish The National Anthem of this country should be sung in English primarily and if someone wishes they can translate it to whatever language for their own purposes. If they want it translated, to other languages, they can use the alternate languages on their televisions or whatever. Too much in this country is getting away from what it once was. The idea of those who want to be offended for anything they can be, has gotten way too far out of hand. We need to quit making exceptions and changes for everyone who cries, and let them get over it and learn to deal with the way this country is or get out if they dont like it and think it is better elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Goose Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish I knew I'd hear that. But I don't care if someone sings the song in mandrin, arabic, or any other language for that matter as long as they do it respectfully and without reservations. But I suppose the fact that I am making this statement verifies that I am living in Canada (multicultural) as opposed to the US (which is considered a melting pot). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldksnarc Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish Singing the American National Anthem is a bastardization of "our" culture. While we are a nation of immigrants, the years have established our customs and those coming here should adapt. We would have to if we went to their country. If we tried to bastardize their customs and cultures there would be heck (edited for buckee - lol) to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish those peolple singing the anthem in spanish are putting a thumb in the eye to america! JMHO if we enforced our laws the way they did in mexico there wouldn't be this prbolem! again JMHO. how about 20 to 30 yrs in a sweat box,deseased ridin hole for minor offenses? americans can get that in mexico, what do illegals get here? i have worked with a few that have gotten caught on purpose for a free ride home!! that alone makes me sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IL_HuNtIn_KiD Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish [ QUOTE ] Sorry if this offends anyone but this is MY COUNTRY - IF IT IS YOUR COUNTRY SPEAK UP -- please pass this along. I am not against immigration -- just come through like everyone else. Get a sponsor; have a place to lay your head; have a job; pay your taxes, live by the rules AND LEARN THE LANGUAGE as all other immigrants have in the past -- and GOD BLESS AMERICA! PART OF THE PROBLEM Think about this: The politically correctness police (i.e. Holly weird) and the media have brainwashed us into thinking we should tolerate other peoples' disrespect to our nation, otherwise you are being racially prejudiced. It is Time for America to Speak up. [/ QUOTE ] Thats the part I was born and raised to. But maybe my folks were wrong telling me that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish I don't need to comment on this topic. My sig already says enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish [ QUOTE ] The "Star Spangled Banner" is a part of our countries culture that should not be taken lightly or changed. To do so is disrespectful and unamerican. Look at the backlash the Rosanne Barr got for butchering it. [/ QUOTE ] To me Roseanne Barr had nothing to do with language, but RESPECT, which she didn't do, it was rude and disrespectful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The "Star Spangled Banner" is a part of our countries culture that should not be taken lightly or changed. To do so is disrespectful and unamerican. Look at the backlash the Rosanne Barr got for butchering it. [/ QUOTE ] To me Roseanne Barr had nothing to do with language, but RESPECT, which she didn't do, it was rude and disrespectful! [/ QUOTE ] In my eye the lack of respect that she gave it was equil to the lack or respect for the song in it's original form whether it be language or translation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathcoerracin Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish [ QUOTE ] English is americas official language now. When in The U.S, speak english. There should be no press 1 for english. Remember that. Sorry I know thats a harsh opinion. But trust me living around detroit and ann arbor michigan, sometimes u see more people speaking other languages than english. I want my kids to grow up in an english speaking country. Not an arabic, or spanish speaking one. [/ QUOTE ] i agree 100%..and all i have is one word to say bout all this America trying to please everyone-rediculous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlriggins Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish You still read you bible in English but does that take away from the meaning of it just because you dont speak the same language as Jesus.The red wrighting is a translation he didn't speak English so who cares if this is the casa de whatever brave is in spanish the meaning is the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted January 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish [ QUOTE ] You still read you bible in English but does that take away from the meaning of it just because you dont speak the same language as Jesus.The red wrighting is a translation he didn't speak English so who cares if this is the casa de whatever brave is in spanish the meaning is the same [/ QUOTE ] Great point! Look at all of the translations of the Bible: 21st Century King James Version American Standard Version Amplified Bible Contemporary English Version Darby Translation Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition. English Standard Version Holman Christian Standard Bible King James Version New American Standard Bible New International Reader's Version New International Version New International Version - UK New King James Version New Life Version New Living Translation The Message Today's New International Version Wycliffe New Testament Young's Literal Translation ...and these are just a handfull of the English ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish [ QUOTE ] You still read you bible in English but does that take away from the meaning of it just because you dont speak the same language as Jesus.The red wrighting is a translation he didn't speak English so who cares if this is the casa de whatever brave is in spanish the meaning is the same [/ QUOTE ] The difference to me is that the bible is meant for the whole world. Our national anthem is not. Different translations of the bible are meant to have a more accurate understanding for the reader. The "interpritation" of the national anthem changes the text and therefor the meaning behind it. If someone changed the bible the way they have changed our anthem it would be call heracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish If it was intended to be spoke in Spanish; it would have been written in Spanish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: National Anthem being sung in Spanish Really think if they want to sing along in spanish at a game or whatever that is fine, they have the freedom so long as they are legal to sing it however they wish. Expecting it to be changed for them however is wrong. The original version of it should remain the same untranslated PERIOD. Why should we go to a game, like a football game and want to listen to the announcer in spanish or the song sung in spanish when we are in America where the primary language is English? Makes no sense, we should not have to or be expected to learn other languages to accommodate others who are coming here!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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