xxxxx Bless the USA
Apr 5, 2012 10:59:18 #
A school in Massachusetts has decided that the song Lee Greenwood made famous is too "dangerous" for the ears of little children, unless the word "God" is left out.
http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/school-removes-god-from-lee-greenwood-song.html
Now, they've decided to remove all songs from the program.
http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/school-removes-god-from-lee-greenwood-song.html
Now, they've decided to remove all songs from the program.
Apr 5, 2012 10:59:51 #
LEE GREENWOODS STATEMENT TO TODD STARNES
Maybe the school should have asked the parents their thoughts before changing the lyrics to the song. They could have even asked the writer of the song, which I of course would have said you cant change the lyrics at all or any part of the song. The most important word in the whole piece of music is the word God, which is also in the title God Bless The USA. We cant take God out of the song, we cant take God out of The Pledge of Allegiance, we cant take God off of the American currency. Let us also remember, the phrase God Bless the USA has a very important meaning for those in the military and their families, as well as new citizens coming to our Country. The song is played at every naturalization ceremony behind The National Anthem. If the song is good enough to played and performed in its original setting under those circumstances, it surely should be good enough for our children. Lee Greenwood
Maybe the school should have asked the parents their thoughts before changing the lyrics to the song. They could have even asked the writer of the song, which I of course would have said you cant change the lyrics at all or any part of the song. The most important word in the whole piece of music is the word God, which is also in the title God Bless The USA. We cant take God out of the song, we cant take God out of The Pledge of Allegiance, we cant take God off of the American currency. Let us also remember, the phrase God Bless the USA has a very important meaning for those in the military and their families, as well as new citizens coming to our Country. The song is played at every naturalization ceremony behind The National Anthem. If the song is good enough to played and performed in its original setting under those circumstances, it surely should be good enough for our children. Lee Greenwood
Apr 5, 2012 11:01:16 #
I bet they haven't removed the word God when it comes to cursing.
Apr 5, 2012 11:15:59 #
Yeah, God is very popular when it comes to cursing. And many children hear that language a lot.
Apr 5, 2012 12:26:59 #
I wonder if Obama will make a statement for or against on this?
Take God out of the faction and we are lost.
Sarge
Take God out of the faction and we are lost.
Sarge
Apr 5, 2012 12:32:02 #
Apr 5, 2012 12:35:16 #
And, here's some real kids proudly singing the song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAe8j-4IJKM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAe8j-4IJKM&feature=related
Apr 5, 2012 12:40:46 #
Wow! This little girl will convince you that we all better stand up for our country ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrUqyNKiPkE&feature=related
We need God's blessing ... before it's too late:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrUqyNKiPkE&feature=related
We need God's blessing ... before it's too late:
Apr 5, 2012 13:08:59 #
OK, I can't pass up the opportunity.
That little girl who sang, Kaitlyn Maher, was at her Grandfather's funeral last year; and here's what she had to say ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxRD7TP5Kak&feature=related
That little girl who sang, Kaitlyn Maher, was at her Grandfather's funeral last year; and here's what she had to say ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxRD7TP5Kak&feature=related
Apr 5, 2012 15:06:51 #
Dam courts, lawmakers, school admin. Fed and State Reps. This countrys population had better get their s__t togather, pull their heads out of their a-s and change out the gov. reps or start looking for some place else to go.
Apr 5, 2012 15:16:25 #
Update: School says the song will be sung after all, with original words:
"Edward L. Fleury, the Superintendent of Schools in Bellingham, also released a statement on Thursday, that said, political correctness is certainly a consideration in the public sector. There are traditional parts of our culture that are sacred, and we certainly had no intent to disrespect any part of that culture.
Fleury went on to say that God Bless the U.S.A. will be sung at the fourth grade students upcoming concert which is scheduled for April 12. Students will be allowed to sing or not to sing the words God Bless the U.S.A."
http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/lee-greenwood-we-cant-take-god-out-of-the-song-20120405
"Edward L. Fleury, the Superintendent of Schools in Bellingham, also released a statement on Thursday, that said, political correctness is certainly a consideration in the public sector. There are traditional parts of our culture that are sacred, and we certainly had no intent to disrespect any part of that culture.
Fleury went on to say that God Bless the U.S.A. will be sung at the fourth grade students upcoming concert which is scheduled for April 12. Students will be allowed to sing or not to sing the words God Bless the U.S.A."
http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/lee-greenwood-we-cant-take-god-out-of-the-song-20120405
Apr 5, 2012 15:28:09 #
I believe that the song should not be changed It should be left the way it is since it has been used at so many events around the world. I have seen Lee Greenwood perform at my local state fair 2 times and both times, he got the most participation from the crowds when he sang this song.
Apr 5, 2012 17:18:40 #
sarge69 wrote:
I wonder if Obama will make a statement for or against on this?
Take God out of the faction and we are lost.
Sarge
Take God out of the faction and we are lost.
Sarge
I'm votin' for Sarge!!!!
Apr 6, 2012 05:24:47 #
sarge69 wrote:
I wonder if Obama will make a statement for or against on this?
Take God out of the faction and we are lost.
Sarge
Take God out of the faction and we are lost.
Sarge
Most likely will say nothing. Election year fear of saying the wrong thing.
Apr 6, 2012 07:39:57 #
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