A Nation's anthem as defined by Wiki:
A national anthem (also state anthem, national hymn, national song, etc.) is generally a patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions, and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.
American national anthem is a stark reminder of the monumental struggles and the eventual victory that promised us liberty and freedom towards pursuit of happiness.
FREEDOM is a big big word in the expanse of its meaning. Many of us feel that our freedoms have been choked, especially after 9/11. Personally I remember the country before and after 9/11. I feel the difference in my my bones and it chills me to my bones. Did we hurt millions for political gains? It saddens me to see the plight of many countries we got involved in. It saddens me to see the destruction, death and human suffering.
Yet most of us may have been forced to make the same decisions our leaders made if we knew everything that they knew. The preservation of America should be the ultimate task of the country's leadership. All I can go by is assumption. It is so because national secrets will remain unknown to us. I stay with the assumption that our best foot was put forward by our leaders and I leave it at that. Some of you may disagree and this post is not on that subject, so save me hateful comments.
Amidst the chaos of modern day politics and war, never fail to recognize, salute and show your respect for those that have guarded the nation in hostile fields of lead.
Our anthem represents how we achieved freedom. It represents those who perished. It represents the joy of our victory and our mourning of lost lives. It humbles us. It takes us back to the roots of this country.
I will always stand as tall as I can when it plays, with my hand over my heart.
The freedom that has been bestowed upon us is being used to disgrace the country. I stand offended.
Let your voices be heard if you feel the same.
Ned.
