Do you think that this line should be removed from the national anthem in respect to the thousands of Native Americans who were slaughtered when we first invaded America? It personally makes me feel sick when I hear that the song that represents America to the rest of the world carries this piece of black humour.
2006-08-12 14:25:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Sorry, got the exact order of words a touch wrong! Bit tipsy i'm afraid. You get the point though.
2006-08-12 14:31:50 · update #1
To the people who have answered so far, do you really feel comfortable singing these words? America used to be the home of the Brave but that all changed pretty quickly once the white man arrived.
2006-08-12 14:34:19 · update #2
Ok, I totally shot myself in the foot by putting the words in the wrong order and I can see that this issue is dominating the answers. If anybody feels like answering the question then i'd appreciate it. Hey, the spelling, punctuation and grammar aren't bad though are they?
2006-08-12 14:37:28 · update #3
One more thing, the 'Brave' refers to Native Americans, and not the courage of the American people. Try not to be so sarcastic until you get your facts worked out. Touché.
2006-08-12 14:40:13 · update #4
Where are you from? I wonder who's land you "stole" in order to establish a country. I quake for what the world would be without Americas bravery.
Some very respectful answers from Native Americans here. Glad to se most of them don't hold us accountable for things done in the past. They DESERVE respect, not pity, like you suggest.
2006-08-12 14:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think that you are a pathetic self loathing fool. Your attitude to your own country sickens me and you should be bloody grateful that you live in the States at all. I'm English - maybe I should hate Danish people for all of those Viking raids? The past is the past and if we learn from the past then it ain't all bad. The fact that you are allowed to voice an opinion like you have is only down to the bravery (oops said the word brave - didn't mean to offend you) of Americans before you who fought for your democracy. The world would be a far darker place (yes I meant that pun) if America didn't exist and although dickheads like you cant admit it America is the police force of the world and plenty of us English are glad of it and appreciate it more than you do clearly. You need to have a long hard look at yourself my friend and start to examine your own motivation and attitude to your own country. I wish more Brits had the pride in our country that most Americans (no I didn't mean you - you don't seem truly American). Now why don't you go away - hide yourself in a little corner thinking good thoughts about Michael Moore whilst real Americans go about the business of feeling proud to be a part of one of the greatest countries on the planet
you idiot
2006-08-12 21:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by heath 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am wondering if you are mixing metaphors. It's home of the brave and I believe the Native Americans are brave Americans just like immigrants. There is nothing funny about the anthem. Stop feeling sick and read about how the anthem was written and under what circumstances. Stand up with the rest of us who are proud of ours sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, and siblings who are fighting so that we can continue to be in the HOME OF THE FREE!
2006-08-12 14:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have Native American blood in me as well. However, the word "brave" means courage, it's not a joking reference to Native Americans. If anything, it supports the truth that Native Americans are indeed courageous, American and true patriots of this Land. We do not have to love what happened in the past, but we certainly can prevent such ignorance and hatred in the future.
2006-08-12 14:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by vodor1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Now it somewhat is going to circulate: "O'er the land of the fowl hawk, and the domicile of the salary slave." the recent flag will characteristic a image of pink state Walmart worker in a blue smock on one side, and the conceal paintings of Ted Nugent's Cat Scratch Fever album on the different.
2016-09-29 05:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,,, 1st of all,,, get the National Anthem right,, it is the Land of the Free ,,, and the Home of the Brave.....
I am a native american,,, and I am proud to be here above all other countries.......what happened ,,,, happened.... what about the Inca, Maya, Aztec the Spanish slaughtered in Central and South America,,,,for Gold and In the name of the Church of the Pope......spit........on that..... 1st......
goodluck
2006-08-12 14:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As previously noted,m the anthem reads, "Land of the free and the home of the brave." I do not believe that this was intended as black humor, rather, given the warlike birth of the anthem, it refers to the bravery of the american fighting man.
As for you who mentioned that "under god" has "always been" in the Pledge of Allegiance, that's not true, it was added in 1954.
2006-08-12 14:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by Charles D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get real. "The home of the brave" means home to brave (not cowards) people.
And FYI it's Land of the FREE, HOME of the brave.
Me, I'm utterly thankful for all the brave Americans serving in our various branches of the Service and PROUD of them!
You've been misinterpreting all along. So now, you can stop "feeling sick".
2006-08-12 14:35:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many Native Americans have fought for this flag. I am one and many of my brothers have died to preserve it.
It's the land of the free and the home of the brave. The people who that means something to, know the words.
2006-08-12 14:35:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I really hope to god you are kidding.
You realize the home of the BRAVE, referring the the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives to make this the land of the free right??
Don't bring native americans into this, MY GREATGRANDFATHER, was a native american slave, and I still think you are being an ***!
2006-08-12 14:31:34 · answer #10 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋