Is anyone here offended by the Jimi Hendrix rendition of the US National Anthem?
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Jimi Hendrix= an instrumental (never changed a single word)\n\nSpanish "Our Anthem"= violation of words originally written for our country that haven't changed since they were created.\n\nWho cares what the music sounds like when you play the Anthem? Just don't change the words. If the Hispanics had simply sang the original Anthem, using the original words, only sang them in Spanish with a Spanish instrumental flare, I don't think that there would have been such an up-roar about it as there has been. We are an understanding country...however, we will NOT be walked all over.\n\nDoes this answer your question well enough?
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The American people tend to forget their duties,\nbut remember their rights.  Yea your allowed to play the Israeli national anthem. \n\nBut considering your country is in war on multiple fronts and you are American, why the hell would play the Israeli national anthem.  Even if you don't agree with the war or currant politics, god damn it, fucking spineless liberals.
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Personally, I believe it's just another protest song stemming from the Vietnam war (there were sooo many). For those too young to remember, Vietnam vets (of which I was one), were welcomed back to the U.S., not with open arms, but to protests and ridicule. \nThis song just bares that out...that soldiers, no matter what age, nationality, religion, etc, blindly follow the orders of others, without reservation or conscience. I'm not going to any long-winded critique about the song itself....it was just simply another example of the sign of the times.\n\nIn answer to your added details, I'd say anti-soldier. After all, you can't have one (war), without the other (soldier).
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Jimi Hendrix's cover of "All Along The Watchtower."
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I'm with G.M.\n\nThe US Supreme Court said burning the flag is symbolic  "speech."  \n\nOnly recently have I experienced anger over the actions of my government enough to understand why someone would want to express their rage in this manner.  I would not do it, but I can understand the SC's reasoning now.\n\nWe don't need a Constitutional amendment.
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No it is not acceptable and u can press charges for being offended by it.  When I am grocery shopping or whatever i have no desire for me and my kids to listen to that crap.  They are disrupting my peace.
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My wife does every time she hears it in the radio....\nI hate that song!\n\nMaybe I wouldnt hate it so much if my wife could sing.\nOh well, gotta luv her!
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perhaps u r talking to the wrong americans.  the ones who get the most offended are probably the ones being laughed at:  the rednecks, the republicans, the couch potatoes.  u make some good  points, but there are plenty of us who can laugh at ourselves.  :)
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Bad. The national anthem is one of those things that is uniquely American, which means it was written/spoken/sung in ENGLISH! I believe it is simply wrong to change something that is so entwined with our national identity to accomodate people who don't speak the national language. Often times, belive it or not, when a song or poem is taken out of it's native tounge, it can actually lose some of it's personality, so to speak. To me, and doubtless to a lot of other Americans, to hear the Star Spangled Banner sung in Spanish just doesn't feel right
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No, you should never be offended. It just shows weakness and a lack of understanding on your part.
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In general no.  BUT, when there are Mexicans who came here illegally waving Mexican flags and then talking about their "rights" and how they deserve a get out of jail free card (amnesty) because they work for a living does offend me.  It would be the same with the Irish, the Canadians or any other nationality.  Also, I do get offend when people wave the Nazi flag for obvious reasons.
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why is that disturbing to you? many people don't know many things for many reasons. i recentlty saw a report on how few 'average Americans' know the words to the national anthem. is that disturbing?
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Just trying to show the clash of cultures going on in America... in my opinion overdone, but true\n\nRacisim and curruption goes everyway and will come back to hurt you eventually
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You know you are right i think it was a horrible thing that those Hispanics did. I'm Hispanic too but i think that there are just some things you can not mess with and the national anthem is one of those. They come here for work and a better life for their kids.
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While you're at it, you can tear up the Constitution and punish people for having original thoughts... \n\nThere are so many worse things to be offended by...
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I feel everyone is frustrated and concerned over issues that involve the Middle Eastern dilemma.  But I also feel that these issues should be dealt with, urgently.  The anger some express, is warranted, and is due to the fear of the anger that is not expressed, but is lying in wait to be expressed, by some, and is more prevalent in your backyard, than ours.  But it is also my opinion that this post, was meant to convey fear.  Both Americans and British have both, historically, always enjoyed comedy, and it is part of our (when allowed)  peaceful, good-natured cultures.  But also, historically, when we get continually stepped upon, we both tend to get tired and STOMP VERY HARD BACK, so as to continue with our way of culture.  I guess what I am trying to say is, that in life, and in this post, that Americans and British are more OPEN as to WHO we really are, and what are intentions are.  I hope this helps you understand the differences between anger, fear and tiredness.  And, since I know us Brits and Yanks are considered pretty lacking in awareness, could you please have a sense of humor, and post for me if you are aware of what I am trying to say?-please do, I'm interested.\n\nKirsty S.  You are a sweetheart,so please don't worry.  When you put your head on your pillow tonight, think "Everything will be okay" and KNOW this!!!
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As a hispanic I do find offense to it, not necessarily because of what it represents but because of the misinterpretation that it causes. It does cause some confusion to some...I mean why would a person who wants to become a U.S. citizen still have strong nationalism for the country that they wish to escape the hardships of? But from another perspective I believe that the Mexican flag provides comfort and familiarity to those that are on this journey. I think they should wave both.