I taught this lesson many months ago and it actually went very well.

im fat i hate myself

+Kicki Studio that's great! Hope you get the chance to live here buddy

America needs God

I am glad that we have the right to express what we think of our country, but it makes me sad that so many hate our country and that there is so much division and disrespect of other views. Thank you for these videos. They are awesome!

Amen.

We love you to Michael Koutsos

nice

I like you song

JTM, you're American?

@@sylvialupehernandez9154 You think

@@J-T-M619 Sorry you are right.

God bless American

+Life is a Struggle also life is Unique Being American=Donald Trump's friend? The fuck?

+Martin Gm well, if you want to be legal there is a process and I don't have a problem with immigrants that come to America legally, my ancestors did it and if it is in your heart and soul then WE really want people like you.

+Frederick Rick Stralow thanks all my life I had a goal, to make this world a better place for everyone... If u follow me on Instagram you'll see I'm working on a project that will do good to this country. Martingm750 is my instagram

+minhajur rahman thank you

Martin Gm I respect u thanks im crying im 10 years old thanks so much

PROUD NATIVE Aho🇺🇸

Im not american but i love and will soon become one ;)

Jake Limberd amarica is awsome freedome

Triniti Weese I mean I would say americans are not as free as they should be :/ You go to jail soooo easy it's not like that in Europe.

TheAmericanInsinuator illuminati

+Twitch yes it is, I see people getting arrested in Europe for saying mean things. or having a knife that's a little too long.

Sandra Hernandez Really??? If you want to be in a victim state, suit yourself. I wasn't talking to you and I never said anything about values being anything negative. Just because the song didn't list off every negative thing there was (and there was a lot...and still is!) doesn't mean that *all* the information holds no value. What do you get out of making comments like this? It doesn't do anything for me except waste my time reading negative stuff that I already know about. Just because I choose not to dwell on these things does not mean that I value atrocities or agree with them. Perhaps you ought to think a minute...use the acronym W.A.I.T. = Why Am I Talking? Your comment does not change the beauty of the song. Most of the governmental issues have negative sides. I teach those to my son too. There is good and bad in everything. Nothing in life is just black and white. Perhaps next time you read a comment like mine that really was intended to be an encouraging one, you could phrase it in a different way that would actually be helpful to the creators of the song...instead of just trashing someone. And I never "proudly" spoke of any specific values. People like you are irritating because you only perpetuate the problems by continuing the negativity. Try being a part of the solution instead of part of the problem.

Sarah Lahti Dont feed the Communists Sarah, they feed on it :)

Sandra Hernandez You know nothing about me so you have no idea what I have been "priveledged to" or not. Actually, those negative governmental issues do affect me. I choose to actually be active in doing something about it instead of trashing other people's views. What about you? What are YOU doing with your beliefs??? Do you vote? Do you talk with your legislators about issues that mean something to you? I never said I liked our government nor approved it. I was *trying* to be encouraging to the folks who wrote the song and telling them that I liked the song. Even if the actual details were incorrect or omissive, they were trying to teach what is in the curriculum that all kids in public schools in this country have to learn in a fun way. Maybe you have time to actually make a contribtion to change the lyrics of the song in order to reflect the truth about things our nation is wrong on? That would be a more suitable expenditure of your time than being a judgemental person and pointing the finger at those you don't even know. Yes our government is oppressive! Yes the flag is a symbol representing government. Do I like it? No I don't. But I am responsible for teaching my children *all* points of view in addition to what the required curriculum is. This song was just a way to make it a little more fun so my son might actually want to learn more. And by the way, do you think that all the other countries/nations are not oppressive? Take another look. Tell me one country that doesn't have blood on its hands. Sure there are TONS of stuff I don't like about our nation. I am embarrassed of our nation but I know that there is much I cannot change alone and making remarks that demean people for their views does not make you a better or smarter person. And it does nothing to improve our nation. I am so over negative people who want to perpetuate the problems instead of being part of the solution.

I actually listen to tons of music of all types. Yes rap too. Race has nothing to do with music until they make it so. It isn't a "priveledge" to not dwell on things. It is a "acquired skill" that doesn't come easy to everyone. Being white does not make anyone priveledged. From *your* offense ti my comments it is obvious that you aren't gett8ng my points either. And I *do* spend my time being activenin fighting for my beliefs and fighting oppression. I *do* visit my legislators. Since you are of the younger generation perhaps you just need more assistance in that area to help you understand how you can really make change or make your voice heard. It is hard in our country because we really don't have a democracy. Try visiting www.equalvoicevoting.com. You will begin to see why even our voting system doesn't work and how we can try to make it better. Yes I noticed the singers were white but again, race should NOT matter. What should matter is the content. If you know the truth, helo these guys tell it. Really! I think that would actually be a fun way to express your views and correct the misperception the song brings. Be positively active in defending your views and stand up for the truth. I am extremely supportive of that! Let's do like you say and make *peace*. We are on the same side you and I. My original post, as said earlier, was meant to be encouraging because it was something that actually has gotten some kids' attention in a subject that is very hard to teach young boys. Not because of what it is but because boys ages 9-12 are not interested in school period. And that is across the board. Ask any teacher and they will tell you...most boys are interested in playing not learning. So anything that encourages learning something (even if the content does need to be tweaked) is a plus. Please, contribute your truth to these guys. Or make a song of your own. I bet you would be good at it since you believe so strongly and love music. Perhaps that is your path in life. I support you in that (not that you need mine or anyone else's support. ..lol). Again, I am not your enemy. I just got really pissed at your usage of the word "priveledged". I am not so and these guys may not have been. I don't know anything about them except for the fact that they tried to do *something* to help educate kids in a different way. If they got it wrong..let's help them get is right...be part of the solution right? Namaste

Absolutely! I, too, have learned from this conversation. :) One thing though sticks in my mind and you may not have run across this yourself since you are not a white female. Us white females get stereotyped and oppressed as well. Racism runs both ways. I have experienced this first hand as I spend some years in Mississippi and Tennessee...just outside of Memphis. I was called "snow bunny". I had to home school my son there because he would have, literally, been the only white kid in the entire school and we were threatened with his life when we walked around the school. I was also oppressed just because I came from CA. People assumed I was either an atheist or a lesbian and deemed an outcast by many. This happened even on the campus of University of Memphis which was supposedly a "melting pot". I had to prove that I wasn't the person they assumed I was. You are right...oppression does make us angry and anger drives action. You are also right that history is something to learn from. I just want to make sure it is well understood that racism runs rampant everywhere and goes both ways. And...boy statistics. Anyone can come up with pretty much any statistic that favors their views just by the way the statistics and research data are gathered....so I feel it is an important thing to recognize so we don't go down the path of assumptions based on some statistics. Rather, I think, a mixture of statistics, research, and personal experience gives a more clear picture of what it really is. It sounds like you are a very passionate and determined person who will go far because of that determination and passion. I wish you well in your journey...again, not that you need my well wishes...lol. Let's just take this, learn from it, and be friends who will make a difference in this world full of oppression. :)

Zachary Jones amen!

Zachary Jones Ohhhhh burn Kapernick!

I actually have that tattooed on my forearm :)

Home of the free because of the brave ❤️

Cimorelli❤️❤️❤️

I think that story actually relates to the current design of the flag with 50 stars. I don't think a school kid actually designed the original flag during the revolution in 1777 (the year congress adopted the flag). I don't know if they even had schools back then, let alone the grading system where teachers assign grades like B- or A.

Your songs are so true