Proposition+Assertions+anthem


 * ¶ The anthem is based on anthem that doesn’t really matter- War of 1812
 * Revisionist stance- we should be open to ideas and should question things that we believe are set in stone. Do the actual lyrics of the national anthem really make us proud of our country, or is it just the fact that we have one? If it is just the fact that we have one, why not make it significant?
 * ¶ We should update it after many horrendous events our country has experienced (Ex. 9/11)
 * ¶ Pacifists could be disturbed to sing about war
 * We should always respect the rights of people and their religion
 * the many cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in the U.S. have to compromise with the national anthem.
 * ¶ Saying that we used war to achieve, sets bad example
 * ¶ Too complicated, should be simpler.
 * ¶ Too hard to sing, most people do not even know it. Perhaps if it’s simpler, it will be easier for people to remember
 * ¶ Based upon an old drinking song
 * ¶ It should state our values: love, peace, freedom, diversity, acceptance, bravery, caring, etc. NOT war
 * our forefathers built this country on war, do we really want to give up these sacrifices.