Regarding the July 15, 2015 article “Change The Song, But Not The Name.” After all these years, what “harm” is playing “Dixie” causing? The forgetfulness of enduring Hays spirit, pride, and just plain old tradition, is obvious. Not to mention the song’s history. I’d like to know who the “some people” are who feel that the song has outlasted its tenure, as for the last 30+ years, I haven’t heard anything derogatory in that regard at all. What’s next: getting rid of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”? After all it was the theme song for the Union during that period. Both songs are part of American HISTORY, and, in retrospect, should be considered as such. As far as flags are concerned, do we get rid of the American Flag because it offends anti-American people? If so, what flag is next? The Christian flag we see standing in churches because it offends Atheists? Meanwhile, back to the song my advice to all those who are offended with the playing of “Dixie” is thus: Don’t go to the games, or, if they do, keep a pair of ear plugs or shooter’s ear muffs handy for use when the band plays it. The two referenced schools that did away with the song were obviously ashamed of their heritage and used that shame as an excuse to crumble under misdirected pressure. This anti-flag/song business is doing nothing but stirring up bitterness and racism which will only get worse if kept in the forefront. It is a rotten shame that all this transpired because of one grossly misguided youth’s actions. I wonder what would have transpired if said youth had been holding an American Flag?
T.R. Arenz
Buda
