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Posted by Robin on 09/30/42 11:47
"Fred Liken" <nothanks@toocoolforschool.com> wrote in message
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> "Robin" <robinandtami@hotmail.nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:KqI5g.25269$iB2.2108@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
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>>>> What a stupid thing to get your panties in a twist about Fred.
>>>> Shouldn't Puerto Ricans be allowed to sing their national anthem in
>>>> their native tongue?
>>>
>>> Um, you mean La Borinquea? That's already in Spanish, you know? Damn,
>>> you're as dumb as ever.
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>>
>> But seriously, why get so peeved about people wanting to learn, sing, and
>> understand our national anthem even before they have learned the English
>> language?
>
> It's already been translated to Spanish via the US government. There's no
> need to create a new one that is not even a translation, but a farce. You
> can't sing this version and learn anything because it's not even saying
> close to the same thing. It's not the national anthem. It's a pop song.
>
Yes, I heard a translation on the radio this morning on my way to work.
Still, the national anthem is no longer copyrighted; so it is their right to
use the lyrics or music in any way they see fit. I still don't see where
it's worth making an ass out of yourself; even on usenet.
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