STAR SPANGLED BANNER.

         America is the land that everybody wants to be in. It is “the land of opportunity.” This country has been founded by immigrants and has a lot of cultural diversity. Despite the fact that it is culturally diverse, the Star Spangled Banner should not be recited in Spanish.

         English is the standard language in the U.S.A. and we should not deviate from it. Permitting this will create a slippery slope effect so that other people will argue for it to be recited in their languages. I agree that having the Star Spangled Banner recited in Spanish is good, but it will create more problems than it will solve. The aim of permitting translation of the Star Spangled Banner is to provide greater accessibility to include Spanish speaking Americans. However, allowing this will further enforce language barrier. Reciting the Star Spangled Banner in English further integrates Spanish-Americans  better into American culture, it will be proof of their utmost allegiance to America because it stands as a demonstration of their devotion and willingness to go the extra mile.

         The Star Spangled Banner is like a goal. On soccer team you have different people with different backgrounds from different places all working together to score that one goal. It is just the same for the Star Spangled Banner, we must work together in a uniform language to produce a more united America. We should recite the Star Spangled Banner in English and help non-English speaking Americans to strengthen their English so that we can proudly stand side by side and express our patriotism by working together.

         America is the land of immigrants and for this reason it is even more important for America to have a strong unwavering foundation. The Star Spangled Banner is one of the foundational elements of our nation. Being a nation of immigrants, we must strengthen our mutual relationships and preserve the homeland in solidarity. A house divided cannot stand just as a nation torn between languages cannot stand.

         For these reasons I firmly believe that we must stand in unison with one another to make a better country and sing the Star Spangled Banner in English; the original language in the U.S.A.