Yes! Our 'sacred' national anthem's violence is certainly indicative of the culture's love affair…

…these United States. Violence is a fascinating element to analyze when it comes to the 4th of July. Our fireworks are supposed to represent “the rocket’s red glare,” and the “bombs bursting in air.” Rockets. Bombs. Weapons of war. Things that kill. Violence.
The 4th of July is Sort of a Lie
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Jul 6, 2023
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Yes! Our 'sacred' national anthem's violence is certainly indicative of the culture's love affair with fire arms. It is a violent, war-mongering ballad.
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Written by Libby Winkler2.7K Followers
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Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..
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