National Anthem: English & Spanish?

Another controversy is evolving related to immigration. Backlash has developed to a Spanish-language version of “The Star-Spangled Banner”. There is also a version in Spanish with new and pro-immigrant lyrics.

Is a Spanish-language version of the National Anthem being too “politically correct”? Or, are people just overreacting to the situation? Here is our question for you:

What is your opinion of having a Spanish-language version of the U.S. National Anthem?

Tell us what you think.

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY IN MANAGING CWAH FUND?

Blogger “Stan” asked if we would devote a main thread to an important community issue. We have agreed.

“I notice that one of the local charity funds, Community With a Heart (CWAH), a Star-Banner administered charity, may be in serious trouble with the FDLE. This incident raises several important questions from my perspective as an interested community activist:

1. Where is/was the financial oversight of this charity from the Star-Banner and the CWAH Board? Is more transparency needed?
2. Will this incident get as much press coverage and sensationalism as did a much less serious internal-investigation situation at the Munroe Foundation about a year ago? Will the dirt dumped on the Foundation be equally applied to CWAH, now that the dump truck is in the backyard of the Star-Banner?
3. What “spin” will the Banner use to cover its butt on this? I see that may have already started with the Banner’s article announcing FDLE’s investigation of CWAH.
4. Will “guilty until proven innocent” be applied to CWAH in the same manner it was to the Munroe Foundation?
5. Will people be more hesitant to donate to CWAH? It was on our personal 2006 list, it is now temporarily off.

One thing our community can probably count on, the Star-Banner dump truck will not apply as large a load of dirt to the CWAH situation as it did to that of the Munroe Foundation."

"Stan"

Local Newspapers: Who Do You Trust?

The Star-Banner has the largest distribution of all newspapers in our area. However, it is not without competition. There are about eight different newspapers serving area residents.

At the suggestion of one of our bloggers, we would like you to share your comments about our local newspaper sources. Here is our question for April, similar to what we asked you about talk radio:

If you read local newspaper(s), which do you like, and more important, which do you trust to provide accurate and objective information?

The blog is attracting many viewers; we would like to have more comments. Please give us your point of view. Here is your chance to tell us what you love or hate about our local newspapers.

Let’s hear from you.

Sound Off: Do You Have Issues? (Section #5)

We are starting a fifth thread of “Sound Off”. Our fourth thread has accumulated many comments, and we want to make it easier for you to review and post comments. Please use this section to discuss issues you want to “Sound Off” about that are not yet covered on our Politically Homeless blog.

The “Sound Off” thread is provided for anyone who wants to start a discussion and/or offer an opinion concerning an important topic or issue. Our question of the month and other postings may not satisfy your interests or concerns. You don’t need to wait for the Blog Master, or someone else, to bring up a discussion topic. You can start your own open discussion forum right here.

You can review the issues and comments that have been covered in the past, just go to “Sound Off: Do You Have Issues? (Section #4), January 19” and click on “Comments”.

Let us hear from you.