September 29, 2017
by John Horvat II
There is part of a poem by Sir Walter Scott often titled “My Native Land.” Back when poetry was appreciated and even memorized, its first lines were well known. It went: Breathes there the man, with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said, ‘This is my own, my native land!’ Scott’s insights are [...]
September 27, 2017
by Fr. George W. Rutler
The current Neo-Puritanical mania for tearing down statues and stifling free speech by cultural ingénues ignorant of history and logic, has reached a stellar absurdity in demands to censure “The Star Spangled Banner” on lame claims that it is racist and advertises bigotry. Given the low level of contemporary culture, and the remarkable fact that [...]
October 28, 2010
by Deal W. Hudson
Who is Lady Antebellum? Just heard them sing the "Star Spangled Banner" before the 2nd game of the World Series, and it gave me chills. The three singers sang our anthem a cappella with great feeling and obvious pride in our country. Those in the stadium interrupted them several times with cheers. I guess I [...]
