2006-10-23 06:27:25 · 9 answers · asked by hicapaul 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I hope not, as you may of guessed I'm patriotic and proud to sing the national anthem and proud to be British.
I think in our ever changing social climate, patriotism is dumbed-down and not overtly encouraged just in case it upsets ethnic minorities. There's a very fine line between patriotism and racism. However you still can be a proud British citizen without hating or resenting the ethnic communities. We live in an increasing multi-cultural society so I also strongly believe that our national identity should remain, after all it's only a song.
2006-10-25 22:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not! Most people are patriotic and like to feel that they 'belong' to the country to which they owe allegiance. The national anthem, together with the flag, can invoke that feeling of pride and belonging. When the medals are presented at the Olympics, for instance, those receiving them are proud to stand on the podium and feel stirred when they hear their anthem. Without the anthem, I feel sure that although they would have the personal glory, it would lack that special something.
2006-10-23 13:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by uknative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Klick on the link below to You Tube and listen to the WELSH anthem and then ask yourself the same question.
Words do not explain the feeling that you get when you have PRIDE in your country.
CYMRU AM BYTH
The words, the words are alive!!!
Does it for me, thanks.
2006-10-23 14:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by Penmoel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way im scottish and proud of it so people in
england wales and ireland should be proud of their national anthems.
2006-10-23 15:51:54 · answer #4 · answered by GRAHAM W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I'd just be happy to have one that people can sing to. Something pretty and meaningful like "American the Beautiful".
2006-10-23 13:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by Debra D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What gives you the idea that they are?
Short answer is no.
2006-10-23 13:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by rs2er r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And what are we going to replace them with, Rap?
2006-10-23 13:59:46 · answer #7 · answered by Warlock 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hope so
2006-10-23 13:28:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think so.
2006-10-23 13:28:49 · answer #9 · answered by jdc591 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋