Students not allowed to sing Oh Canada... - Page 3

JDSStudios · 02-02-2009, 05:10 AM

I sing and play for a living, and I would hate having to sing or play any song repeatedly,
every f@#n everyday.
It's only a song. I don't have to sing it to show I love and respect this great Country,
or love anything, or anyone, for that matter.
Just my opinion.
Now back to my recording studio and work on more music.

swbatte · 02-02-2009, 09:42 AM

I remember as a kid we sung Oh Canada before movies and it was kinda fun. Then there was the 2 minute cartoon, no commercials & the trailers.

Ah memories.

If they stop singing it at sports venues, that will be the last straw. I thought about this a little more, and if my kids went to school there, I'd encourage them to get some friends together and sing it anyway.

Imagine. Singing the national anthem is an act of rebellion in that school.

theiceman · 02-02-2009, 10:29 AM

..what a mess ......

DeAd-EyE · 02-02-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by swbatte

I remember as a kid we sung Oh Canada before movies and it was kinda fun. Then there was the 2 minute cartoon, no commercials & the trailers.

Ah memories.

If they stop singing it at sports venues, that will be the last straw. I thought about this a little more, and if my kids went to school there, I'd encourage them to get some friends together and sing it anyway.

Imagine. Singing the national anthem is an act of rebellion in that school.

in grades 1 thru 12 we sang it before every assembly, sporting event etc.
didn't know you guys sung it before movies...then again i've never seen a silent picture

harrisonrick · 02-02-2009, 12:05 PM

I'm not saying we should make the kids sing the anthem, but at least respect it by listening to it with morning announcements, at the start of a sporting event, etc is not an outrageous request.

Whether or not the families opposed to the anthem are new immigrants, or just idiots is really not the issue here.

Where is our pride?

We live in one of the top 5 places to live in the world...and dammit we should be proud. So should our children.

Next thing you know, there won't be the an anthem at the olympics for fear we might upset someone.

And yes, that girl was upset about the loss of a family member in Afganistan...and singing the anthem daily helped her remember and honour his supreme sacrifice for his country.

Turbodan · 02-02-2009, 03:22 PM

I was told the anthem was always played at the first showing of the day at all movie theatres. I haven't been to a matinee in a long time so not sure if they do it.
since Canada has never won gold on Canadian soil in Olympics we run the risk of not hearing Oh Canada next year at the Olympics.
Oh Canada and our flag are pretty much the only things we share with all Canadians...it deserves respect and to be taught, sung in school.

Zookie · 02-02-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by swbatte

I remember as a kid we sung Oh Canada before movies and it was kinda fun.

what year are we talking about?

Imo000 · 02-02-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zookie

see now thats a iggnorant comment

ohh come on, that was a joke.

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harrisonrick Captain Obvious Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chatsworth, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,074	I'm not saying we should make the kids sing the anthem, but at least respect it by listening to it with morning announcements, at the start of a sporting event, etc is not an outrageous request. Whether or not the families opposed to the anthem are new immigrants, or just idiots is really not the issue here. Where is our pride? We live in one of the top 5 places to live in the world...and dammit we should be proud. So should our children. Next thing you know, there won't be the an anthem at the olympics for fear we might upset someone. And yes, that girl was upset about the loss of a family member in Afganistan...and singing the anthem daily helped her remember and honour his supreme sacrifice for his country. __________________ Rick 1988 944S red with black leather 18" twists Magnaflow Hi-performance exhaust MaxHP Kit chip, custom CAI Euro bumper conversion

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Turbodan Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Canada eh! Posts: 2,952	I was told the anthem was always played at the first showing of the day at all movie theatres. I haven't been to a matinee in a long time so not sure if they do it. since Canada has never won gold on Canadian soil in Olympics we run the risk of not hearing Oh Canada next year at the Olympics. Oh Canada and our flag are pretty much the only things we share with all Canadians...it deserves respect and to be taught, sung in school. __________________ Danny 96 993tt black/ black Gemballa suspension, techart brake ducts, turbo s oil cooler, 19" HRE's, stage 1 ecu, ghl bypass , BBS LMII(2nd set), 996 steering wheel 87 951 white/black, M30, max951 chip, see my video Sunday Drive * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJGm2JhSqwk

02-02-2009, 05:10 AM	#31
JDSStudios User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 896	I sing and play for a living, and I would hate having to sing or play any song repeatedly, every f@#n everyday. It's only a song. I don't have to sing it to show I love and respect this great Country, or love anything, or anyone, for that matter. Just my opinion. Now back to my recording studio and work on more music.

02-02-2009, 09:42 AM	#32
swbatte User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 286	I remember as a kid we sung Oh Canada before movies and it was kinda fun. Then there was the 2 minute cartoon, no commercials & the trailers. Ah memories. If they stop singing it at sports venues, that will be the last straw. I thought about this a little more, and if my kids went to school there, I'd encourage them to get some friends together and sing it anyway. Imagine. Singing the national anthem is an act of rebellion in that school.