Magic-Celtics [sorry pacers]

[RaptorsGM]

Bah at least its not about war and death and solving problems by killing people!

The songs not about the flag, but about freedom.  In fact, the word flag is only mentioned once, and not mentioned at all in the second, third or 4th verse.

Freedom gained through the death and destruction of others...

[NetsGM]

Bah at least its not about war and death and solving problems by killing people!

The songs not about the flag, but about freedom.  In fact, the word flag is only mentioned once, and not mentioned at all in the second, third or 4th verse.

Freedom gained through the death and destruction of others...

Um...

You do realize that it was the brits invading Fort McHenry, right?

[RaptorsGM]

Bah, bottom line is its about war...whats wrong with an anthem about upholding the values of freedom and bravery through peace?

There's too much violence in society these days, and when the time comes, I don't want my children exposed to so much of it.

I think more needs to be done about it. Like not having national anthems that are probably sung daily in schools (?) about violence.

[SpursGM-old]

Actually the first verse is usually the only verse sung.  And it was written from a POW viewpoint.  The writer (Francis Scott Key) was imprisoned by the British when THEY invaded the US.  He wrote about still seeing the flag flying after bombardment all night long.

The song is one of hope, freedom and defending one's country.

[CelticsGM]

"One persons freedom starts where another persons freedom ends"

[SpursGM-old]

"One persons freedom starts where another persons freedom ends"

A new beginning always marks the end of the old beginning.

Philosophy can be such fun...


Or in the words of the Moody Blues:  I think...therefore I am...I think?

[BlazersGM]

Big LOL at Magics photo. Funny.

Well from my own life experience about 99.999999 % of all people ive met in life told me Oh mexico, south america (few central).

Actually, while i was studying in Mexico ive read in newspapers that Los Angeles was 3rd biggest mexican city, after Mexico City (34.000.000) and Guadalajara (6.200.000) with population of about 5.7 mil mexicans LOL.