OUR FLAG & NATIONAL ANTHEM

Parked in the desert last January, near Quartzsite, AZ, with the flag proudly displayed

This story came across the wires, and TV airwaves yesterday, and all I could do was shake my head in disbelief. A small college in Goshen, Indiana, has decided not to allow the National Anthem to be played at their sporting activities, and other events, due to it being offensive to some of the student body. What??? Are you kidding me?

Due primarily to complaints from the schools pacifist element, the administration, in its' infinite wisdom, made the decision to ban the playing of the National Anthem at school events. A spokesman for the college stated that the specific objection was that our national song was to warlike. Phrases like "rockets red glare" & "bombs bursting in air" were the focus of these pacifists objections. So, to please a few, or perhaps a bunch of the fringe element, the one song that represents national pride and honor, has been relegated to the music graveyard, at this college in northern Indiana.

I've only got a few things to say to these "turn the other cheek" folks, and it ain't pretty! ----
You have the right to voice any opinion you want in this great country, due to the sacrifice of thousands of men and women, who in many cases paid the ultimate price. Starting with the Revolutionary War, your fellow Americans fought tyranny and oppression, so that we all could have the freedom to live our lives the way we want. Throughout our history, it has been necessary to stand up, and fight for what we believe in, because the alternative would have resulted in a much different societal landscape. Your objection to our national song is protected under the Constitution, but nevertheless, I think it's a disgrace for you to dishonor the one thing that represents pride and patriotism in our great country.

The playing of our National Anthem, and public display of the Stars and Stripes at countless activities across America is representative of who we are as a people. The fundamental right to individual freedom is expressed in both this song, and the display of our flag. To ban, or dishonor either, is about as Un-American as it gets!