I have heard lots about a Spanish National Anthem. I mean, Jimmie Hendrix did a guitar riff National Anthem – perhaps that met with similar public backlash. I don't mind some group putting out a Spanish National Anthem. Seems to me it is a way to celebrate the United States.
I mean, forever, I have heard people sing, "Jose' can you see" instead of "Oh, say can you see." So what is the big deal? I mean, half the people who sing this song butchers it, and it is not their fault. The scale – okay, I don't know what it is called – seems to have a very wide range. So the song is hard to sing. If it is easier to sing in Spanish, I say we all change to the other song. Bad joke.
I think what got lost in the shuffle is that the Spanish National Anthem came out for the National Immigration Boycott Day, or whatever it is called. And they are not really boycotting immigration; it just seems that there are so many undocumented workers that some people say we should just change the laws. Well, if enough people feel this way, maybe it will happen. Or you could get the courts involved. Heaven knows, the court system like overstepping its bounds.
I don't think I will be protesting. Seems to me that the reason for the boycott is fuzzy. Perhaps that is because it involves legitimizing people who break the law. And our law enforcement doesn't want to deal with arresting undocumented workers when they break the law – basically because it is a pain in the butt. I am not sure there is a memo out there saying, "Don't arrest undocumented workers because there is too much paperwork, but I have seen articles in the local paper taking about this. You know, 15 people in a van, driving reckless without a license or proof of insurance. The local police just escort them out of town. Don't blame the undocumented workers; blame the agencies.
I can't wait until liberals will say that Bush started this issue to change focus that should be on our efforts in Iraq. Or getting our men and women out of that country. Okay, I am babbling. I should stick to lighter issues. But this has been weighing on me.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
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Good post Leesa! - It only seems fair that we dig out the Mexican National Anthem and translate it into English. (I posted the words. Know any poets?) Liberties should be freely taken of course. It might be mentioned in a New English version that the federales are on the take and drug lords are protected. - This really ticks me off. The only good thing about it is it is backfiring on the Pro-Illegal Immigrant crowd.
prying: perhaps if we translate the tax code to Spanish, it would be easier to understand. Another thought.
Juan Juan Jose Ha Ha Ha..
Two Two Jose Ha Ha Ha!
Yeah....I ike the Sesame Street racial humor... (I'm goin' to Hell)
Monica
monica: if you are going to hell, save me a seat!
girlgoyle: I have known several documented workers who had to leave the US because they were unable to get extentions. Once actually married an American. It was love, but it also kept him in the country.
cherish: can't disagree with your comments.
jef: funny. Demanding free popcorn!
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