{"id":24971,"date":"2011-12-31T11:43:53","date_gmt":"2011-12-31T18:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hill-kleerup.org\/blog\/2011\/12\/31\/in-honor-of-north-korea-lets-fine-people-for-not-singing-patriotic-songs-p.html"},"modified":"2012-01-01T11:21:29","modified_gmt":"2012-01-01T18:21:29","slug":"in-honor-of-north-korea-lets-fine-people-for-not-singing-patriotic-songs-p","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hill-kleerup.org\/blog\/2011\/12\/31\/in-honor-of-north-korea-lets-fine-people-for-not-singing-patriotic-songs-p.html","title":{"rendered":"In honor of North Korea, let's fine people for not singing patriotic songs p…"},"content":{"rendered":"

In honor of North Korea, let's fine people for not singing patriotic songs properly<\/p>\n

I mean, really? That's what America's all about?<\/p>\n

Now, mind you, I find most public performances of "The Star-Spangled Banner" to be awful, and usually examples of trying to draw attention to the singer through rills and flourishes than in being an actual communal patriotic gesture.<\/p>\n

But fining people for tweaking the words? Um … no, that's just dumb. and pretty certainly unconstitutional. #ddtb<\/p>\n

Reshared post from +Les Jenkins<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I wonder how long it'll be before there's a whole section of the criminal code devoted to Patriotism Crimes. <\/p>\n

Only a Republican would try to pass patriotism laws dictating what is an isn't unacceptable displays of patriotism. First up: How to properly sing the Star Spangled Banner. Next: Banning of dissent. #google+ #politics #Republicans #laws<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndiana Senator Wants To Fine People For Messing Up The Star Spangled Banner<\/a>
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSubmitted by James Morgan
Indiana Republican State Senator Vaneta Becker wants \u201cperformance standards\u201d for the Star Spangled Banner.
Becker of Evansville calls for the Indiana Department of Education to implement specific \u201cperformance standards\u201d for the way the anthem is sang and played at any event sponsored by public schools and state universities.
The bill seeks to fine individuals $25 if intentional changes are made to the song.
If you\u2019re at a Colts game, warning: don\u2019t ad-lib.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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