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NYC Principal Says No to Students Singing 'God Bless the USA'

bullrider Wrote: Jun 11, 2012 8:58 AM

At what age is it too early to make kids begin to appreciate that they live in a (still somewhat) free country? Apparently kindergarten or first grade are not too early to begin teaching them that some men put their part "P" in another man's part "A". Kindergarten 'graduations' are for the parents but also for the kids who are shown that there is recognition for achievement. At that age, completing an entire year of even simple schooling is an achievement. There is no reason those kids could not and should not have sung the song. That principal out to be making up cardboard boxes in a factory someplace where she cannot harm our kids.

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NYC Principal Says No to Students Singing 'God Bless the USA'

Depending on who you ask, the song 'God Bless the USA' by Lee Greenwood has been banned from one school's graduation because 1)it would offend other cultures or 2)the lyrics are too adult for the kids.

The New York Post says this:

Greta Hawkins, principal of PS 90, the Edna Cohen School, won’t allow kindergartners to belt out the beloved Lee Greenwood ballad, also known as “Proud to be an American,” at their moving-up ceremony.

Five classes spent months learning the patriotic song, which skyrocketed in popularity after the 9/11 attacks and the 2003 invasion...

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