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The National Anthem Debate
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/02/04/nb-anthem-controversy.html?ref=rss

This article touches on the issue of playing the national anthem in schools. One school in New Brunswick decided not to play the anthem within their daily routine. I feel that the anthem is in place to not only provide a sense of nationalism but to pay tribute. We play the anthem to recognize those that have given so much (and continue to) for our country. It is important to not only play the anthem but also to tell students the importance of what they are listening to by providing them context. Students should feel pride in their country and the anthem can help inspire this pride.