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NME story about Indiana Senator, Vaneta Becker, who has gone to the trouble of proposing a bill to fine musicians $25 if they deviate from the original lyrics of The Star Spangled Banner, at any event sponsored by Public Schools or Universities.
I understand the sentiment, but surely this is just unworkable nonsense ???
US senator proposes bill to fine artists who alter 'The Star-Spangled Banner' | News | NME.COM
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Yeah, pretty F*ed up huh? Not like this clown should have a few more important issues on her mind... oh wait, she's a Repuke. That sez it all!
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^ I always found it funny when teenagers try and talk about politics, it's somewhere between hilarious and cringe-worthy
anyways, yeah, that's pretty dumb
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ridiculous Tiggi
they ought to fine her for suggesting it
actually that article is a little misleading
she is a senator for the state of Indiana, and not a U.S. Senator
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Too much time on her hands !!!!...deal with real world realities and problems you idiot !!!!
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Thanks for posting this story- that is pretty worrisome.
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Music Head Wrote:actually that article is a little misleading
she is a senator for the state of Indiana, and not a U.S. Senator
What's the difference, Ed ??
Serious question.
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Tiggi Wrote:What's the difference, Ed ??
Serious question.
If that were to be signed into law (which it woudn't), it woud be an Indiana state law, not a national (U.S.) law.
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OK, I understand now.
That is a bit misleading then.
Pesky music journalists...
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I wounder where Jimi Hendrix's version would figure in this ?:biggrin:
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