This book explores the controversy surrounding the Star-Spangled Banner and its lyrics, arguing that they are at odds with the principles of democracy espoused in the Declaration of Independence. The book examines the historical context of the anthem, and proposes alternative national songs that are more in line with democratic values. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.