Is anyone still ticked off about the changing of our National Anthem?
598903
First of all, Pancha is obviously Mexican.  Second, doesn't Mexico have a national anthem?  They should go back to their own country and sing their own anthem and leave ours alone.
320359
This is not the only time, nor the only language the National Anthem has been translated into..\n\n"A Spanish language translation called "Nuestro Himno" ("Our Anthem") was created in 2006 as a show of support for Latino/Hispanic immigrants in the United States as a response to a proposed crackdown on illegal immigration. Similar to the English version of the Canadian national anthem, which was set to the tune of the French version but is not related to the text thereof, this song or himno is merely inspired by and is only an approximate not a word by word translation of the stanzas selected from Key's poem. As such, no claim is made that it is the Spanish language version of the United States' national anthem.\n\nThe Star-Spangled Banner was translated into Spanish in 1919 by the US Bureau of Education[4]. It has also been translated into a number of other languages. In 1861, it was translated into German [5] (and is also on that page in Latin). It has been translated into Yiddish by Jewish immigrants[6]and into French by Acadians of Louisiana [7].\n\nIt has also been translated into Samoan:\n\nO Roketi mumu fa'aafi, o pomu ma fana ma aloi afi \nE fa'amaonia i le po atoa, le fu'a o lo'o tu maninoa \nAue! ia tumau le fe'ilafi mai, ma agiagia pea \nI eleele o Sa'olotoga, ma Nofoaga o le au totoa [3] " \n\nSource(s):\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/the_star-sp...
1017806
You also rarely hear your national anthem.  We are a country that is proud of every aspect of it.  We fought for what we have.  We live in a society that teaches us to be proud of where we live and respect where we are from.  The flag is a symbol of our freedom.  It is way more than just a flag to us.  I realize that is something that you may not understand.  The stars and stripes of the flag all represent something.   The 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies and the 50 stars represent the 50 states.  It isn't "just a flag" it is a symbol of who we are and how we got to be that.  :)
105485
you know the pledge has already been changed once. "under God" was added I believe in 50's or 60's Anyways why does America keep messing with a good thing. Not saying that we should take it out just leave it as is.
440376
Are you serious? no really. you didn't think before you wrote this question. Men and women died for that song..... DIED! The same way they died for our flag and this country. It is a total disgrace to change our national anethem for people that are not citzens and don't speak the language. . I believe most people that were running onto beaches into certain death during WWII would agree. To me if you can't speak english you are not a citzen
606764
Yes it is rubbish and I have liked  Embrace in the past, it won't be sung on terraces and pubs.\n\nSadly despite being English, I don't think we'll get much past    the group stage. As always  though England will make a meal of getting that far and we'll then probably knocked out on penalties (again)
1092004
we are gonna do better than ever!\n\nand if we were ever gunnna win i think it will be now!\n\nyh im a london gal and my house has got about 8 flags hanging off of it...all the roads around me have flags hanging across from windows on one side of the road to those on the other, the trees are covered, the cars are covered, the shops are covered...and we are walking with pride! ive never felt so patriotic!\n\nso i HOPE the boys bring it home! they have never looked better, so C'MON! :)
558223
It is not right.  I have heard people say that they have heard the anthem in many different "versions" meaning rap, country, rock, etc.  But they are simply avoiding the question.  The National Anthem should and must be song ONLY in English.  Don't let the media twist on "different versions" fool you.  Doesn't matter if it is in a different mode of music (country, rap, R&R) but a different language is not right.\n\nConsider this:  Anytime one language is translated into another there are some slight changes in the text. This means possible change in meaning of the words.  So, is it okay to therefore, change the words of our national anthem?
319108
The one that everyone was originally so ticked off about is now out. And there are several others being discussed, so it's hard to say which one is really going to come out on top, or if it will be a patchwork (a little from one bill and a little from another.)
1074355
can't say ive been listening but they do play the national anthem   \nif that's what u r referring to!
408510
I think it has gone way too far with Spanish... By at least trying to learn the language of your adoptive land you show respect and gratitude. But with Spanish, my opinion is that there's no way back now; you'll just have to make Florida (and Texas and New Mexico) officially and legally bilingual. That's why Canadian anthem is sung in two languages - cuz it's a bilingual country, with 2 official and legal languages. (Finland is one, too - its Finnish and Swedish). All this said, USA is still a monolingual country, and as such, I would say that messing with anthem is not nice. To say the least.
655943
Yeah, I don't blame you for being pissed. Sounds like something needs to change.\n\n**Ahhhh poor fcuk_me. Turns out everybody in the UK doesn't think the UK's immigration policy is a little slice of perfection. LMAO! Poor angry little man.**
530162
Well, since we're really not serious about immigration enforcement, that is not going to happen.  But what it IS going to do is to rally opposition to the cause they're advocating.  The moronic Spanish language version of "Our Anthem" is now seen as the battle hymn in what is turning into a potential civil war.
335015
It would be a shame to lose the National Anthems - they're a whole part of the tradition of international football matches. Furthermore they're one of the few opportunities people in some countries get to sing their National Anthems.
278421
No, the only way to change it is give them negative feedback on it.\n\nBut honestly, it was time for a change.
1100132
It's their national anthem.
799389
IMMIGRANTS, NOT BRITON'S, MUST ADAPT.  Take It Or Leave It.  I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture.  Since the terrorist attacks on London, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Brits.  However, the dust from the attacks has barely settled and the "politically correct" crowd begin complaining about the possibility that our patriotism is offending others.  I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone\nwho is seeking a better life by coming to Britain. However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand.  This idea of London being a multicultural\ncommunity has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity.  As Britons, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle.  This culture has been developed over centuries of wars, struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and\nwomen who have sought freedom.  We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language.  Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!\n\n"In God We Trust" is our National Motto.  This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan.  We adopted this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly\ndocumented.  It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools.  If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.\n\nIf the union Flag offends you, or you don't like " A Fair Go", then You should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet.  We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from.\n\nThis is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this.  But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our National Motto, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great British freedom, "THE RIGHT TO LEAVE".  If you aren't happy here then b*gger off!  We didn't force you to come here.  You asked to be here.  So accept the country YOU accepted.  Pretty easy really, when you think about it.\nI figure if we all keep passing this to our friends (and enemies) it Will also, sooner or later get back to the complainers, lets all try, please.