Should we consider changing our national anthem? I'd like your opinion.?

I don't think is should be considered. America the beutiful sings about the beauty of the earth... america is just a 'cut out piece' of that earth. The national anthem sings about the joy and pride that Amercians feel about their country in war and in peace.

Besides... Francis Scott Key is my 7th cousin. I guess I could be considered bias.

Hope this answers the question!

Just reading the bold print of your question, I was going to suggest that we change it to "America the Beautiful" . Ray Charles does do a lovely version of this song . I think the song in itself captures the spirit of the American people. We need to stop singing about and glorifying war.We can glorify our soldiers and the sacrifices they make on our behalf. But I believe that our anthem should glorify our country and what if stands for,like brotherhood. "God Bless America" would also make a good anthem.

In the world today there are no better known examples of nationalistic and war related anthems than those of France, Great Britain and the United States. The one common factor that unites all of these anthems is the fact that all three have strict ties to the military. Music is a highly effective propaganda vehicle. Effective propaganda, therefore, relies its ability to be transmitted to large numbers of recipients in order to achieve its goal of attitude manipulation. The idea it contains must be received in such a way that the recipient feels as though his response to it is based entirely on his own thinking.

The widespread use and familiarity of popular songs enables them to function effectively as mediums for messages. Music is adaptable, so the melodies, beats, and dynamics can be adjusted to reflect its message and enhance its impact on the listener.

If we are to enter a new age of peace I think they need to change the lyrics so the function as mediums to impact humanity in a positve way.

America the Beautiful would be fine... but our Country chose the present anthem... and it serves just fine... Just keep it in ENGLISH.... the Spanish version SUCKED....

Ray did a fine job singing America the Beautiful... so did Kate...

WRKEY gave a great answer.

It's a very interesting idea; America the Beautiful would certainly get my vote, mainly because the lyrics make no mention of rockets and bombs bursting in air.

Well in Australia we have " Advance Australia Fair"

But we all love the " Matilda".

We play " Matilda & Advance Australia Fair " at all major games etc..

I'm afraid that unless George Bush thinks this change is necessary you aren't going to get anywhere.

It's an interesting idea and I'm not against it but I think the country should have bigger priorities at the moment. Just my opinion.

I like that version, too.

"America the Beautiful" is great and combined it with "Land of the Morning" - the result will be more fantastic.

NOT NO BUT HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!