Gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there
Washington DC's Gay Men's Chorus came to the Supreme Court steps to celebrate today's historic decision striking down
gay marriage bans across the United States of America. Appropriately, they sang "The Star-Spangled Banner." Like the nature of the song—which was inspired not by our American Revolution but by a smaller victory during the War of 1812—this victory and its context can and will take on a much more important symbolic meaning as time moves on.
Today's decision is no different. Today a song, frequently stood through while waiting for hot dogs and beer to arrive at your seats, can bring tears of pride to your eyes.
"O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave."
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