[MR] movement to change the anthem

[Craig Levin]

Isabella:

> there is, or has been, some talk about changing our national anthem to god 
> bless america...i was wondering what thoughts were out there on this...i have 
> sung the anthem on many occassions at professional sporting events, and it is 
> not an easy song for the most experienced bard...however, i wonder if it is 
> appropriate to change horses midstream, so to speak...i understand that this 
> country was founded "under god", and i have great faith in some higher power, 
> but our country was also founded as a haven for religious freedom, speech, 
> etc...will this be a step in the direction of the loss of some freedoms? just 
> a thought--me playing devil's advocate and all, since i am a 
> reporter...isabella

Actually, I've always figured that "America, the Beautiful" would
be a much better anthem, because it includes all the states,
instead of just Maryland. It's also a *lot* easier to sing.
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