For the Love of My Country
January 28th, 2008 by White Rose
OK, how many of you out there know ALL of the words to our National Anthem? Well, I do! And I proved it today on "The Loading Dock". "The Loading Dock" is the morning show on Sirius Radio on the Road Dog channel. They talk about trucking industry news and issues, but also touch on other topics. Today they asked the question I just asked. Can you sing all of the words to our National Anthem?
What is happening to our Country that we have so many people out there that don't know these words? It is sung at sporting events and I know everyone has been to a football, basketball or baseball game in their life! Heck, it is broadcast nation wide on every game that hits the TV. I know that NASCAR fans may think it ends with "Gentlemen, start your engines", but gees, what about the words. OK, I will cut ya'll a little slack. How many of you know most of the words?
How many times have you been to an event that when the National Anthem is played or sung, and you notice that most of the people around you are just mumbling something incoherent! Do you do that? Or are you like me and stand up, put your hand over your heart and sing every last word for all to hear? OR, are afraid of bringing attention to yourself, and even though you know the words, you just sing it softly or mumble them?
WHY!?!
Please forgive me for my indignation here. Shouldn't EVERY American know our National Anthem? For me it is pride in my Country and love of my Country that I make sure that I never forget these words! What about you?
Posted in General Perspective
But do you know the words to all the verses?