Fine proposed for botching US national anthem

An American state senator in Indiana has proposed a new law punishing anybody who changes the lyrics to The Star-Spangled Banner. Vaneta Becker wants to impose a fine of $25 (£16) on singers who dare to improvise, extemporise or undermine the United States’ national anthem.

Senator Becker, a Republican, is furious about parodies of The Star-Spangled Banner, including a “disrespectful” satirical version one of her constituents heard at a sporting event. “I don’t think the national anthem is something we ought to be joking around with,” she said. “Singing our national anthem is a sign of gratitude to those who have served our country.”

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