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Star Spangled Banner Fourth Verse

Written by Mike Daub on July 20, 2009 — Leave a Comment

I propose we should sing the fourth verse of The Star Spangled Banner at sporting events and other activities, instead of the first verse which we currently sing. I am serious.
The following is the fourth verse of The Star Spangled Banner, originally titled Defence of Fort McHenry, written by Francis Scott Key in September 1814:
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Suggested Flag Burning Response

Written by Mike Daub on July 13, 2009 — Leave a Comment

Unfortunately, certain people choose to desecrate the Flag of the United States of America by burning it.  Typically, some unpatriotic anti-American jackass, with a ridiculous grievance, decides to take advantage of the freedom America provides without performing the responsibilities such freedom requires.
The courts ruled this action is a form of political [...]

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