should the national anthem be in another language besides english?
595020
This is America. No one expects for people of other countries to come here and forget where they came from, but they come here to be Americans and they should submerge themselves in our culture.\n  \nWhen I think of all the people who have died on American soil to make this a better place to live it makes me wonder why don't the people who think of coming here for a better life just stay home and make there country a better place the way we do.  Americans will barricade themselves in there homes and have a shoot out with the entire military to protect their rights.  We don't have any place to pack up and go to because everyone else just lets their country go to crap and come here.  Then they say we're lazy and pampered and don't appreciate what we have, but we're not the ones running away from home.
836203
Perhaps you should discuss this with your school's faculty coordinator of the fair.  If you precede it with an introduction indicating it is dedicated to your mother it might be acceptable.  I would think if there are other US citizens in the audience it would be appreciated.  I've attended concerts here in the US where the national anthem of other countries has been played.  It depends on your intention which should be made clear to the audience.
335422
Our national anthem should be sung it the way it was meant to be sung, in the language it was meant to be sung.  If they want to sing an anthem in Spanish then they need to return to their own country and sing THAT national anthem.
1182787
The national anthem of the country that won the match.
1015767
(Technically, not even English is an "official" language of the US; it's simply by far the most predominant language spoken in the country.)\n\nAs I understand it, those who are native speakers of Spanish typically reside in those states closest to Latin America, so it is in essence a localized issue. It simply would be impractical to expect, say, the state of Wisconsin to provide Spanish translations for everything (from road signs to legislation).\n\nAdopting Spanish as an second language might be more practical in states like Texas and Florida, but these states are rather conservative and probably invest much nationalistic pride in the English language. So the debates there will not be over the practical concerns, but over national identity: should America expect more "melting" in its melting pot, or should it support multiculturalism?
1120219
Spanish shouldn't be America's national language but neither should English. The US has survived for over 200 years with a national language. We don't need one now.
381594
I don't think its right, because then the Italians, the French, Chinese and others would want to sing it in their own languages.\nIve got nothing against Latins, I'm Puertorican and I speak Spanish. and this got nothing to do with Mexicans cuz in the US there are a lot of Spanish speaking people who are not necessarily from Mexico.
1087556
Ok,Ok.! So why not, "If you would like to continue in any language other than English, press"...etc. Then proceed as though silence is consent...to proceed in English.  Aw, Shucks! Those unfortunates who hadn't understood the admonition to "press' would have to find help from someone who understands that to function in the United States of America one needs to know the lingo of the land...as we do when VISITING the land of their language and visiting is what they are doing if they disdain learning at least the basics of our language. Bo-do-dody-o-day!
635565
I Don't think so!Should we also sing the Star Spangle Banner in spainsh for them?
553888
Its silly. In my opinion if a country has a national language, you should try to speak that language. \n\nI have no problem with people in America not speaking English, because there is no official language in the United States. People say its English, and unofficially it is, but you cannot discriminate on language barriers because it is not in the constitution.
301326
it seems to me that if i moved to say.... china, and i really loved living there, and loved china, i wouldnt take the chinese anthem and do it in english. i'd want to honor the chinese anthem as it was.  \n\nthat said, i'm not moving to china any time soon. and every one in the US has a right to do whatever they want, but it seems that the anthem should be in English, as thats how the original poem it came from was written. just my opinion
585117
Don't care.  Their changing the language not the meaning.  What is great about this country is the principles upon which it was built not the common language (notice I did'nt write national language).
346359
Can you imagine moving to France or Bolivia or Mexico and expecting everyone there to be able to communicate with you in ENGLISH? If you're adopting the country as your new home, you need to conform to its customs and laws.\n\nThe national anthem they came out with is insulting. Shall we rewrite the Mexican anthem, record it in English and release it in their country? Bet they'd start a war over that!
472716
amercian national anthem/in english only/learn english or go home
176976
It really depends on the language.
71095
I'm not but I speak spanish and I'm pushing for the Q&A team to allow other languges. Do you think that's a good idea?
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