O say can you hear

 

1862 Sheet Music   (Public Domain)

Amidst the cheers and jeers of Wisconsin sporting events that are funded by taxpayers, one sound will henceforth be mandated:  that of the United States national anthem.

Thus spaketh “Assembly lawmakers,” based upon a proposal from Rep. Tony Kurtz, “a military veteran.”  The bill passed by a wide margin of 74-22.

Yet some had their concerns.  Rep. Lisa Subek pointed out that the term “sporting event” had not been exactly defined.  This could lead to an insistence that the anthem be played at every single game within municipal parks.

Although many feel that “the bill will promote patriotism,” others wonder whether true patriotism can be bought for a song.  

Resources

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/highschool/2021/05/11/wisconsin-lawmakers-vote-requiring-national-anthem-sports-events/5051413001/

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