DonLever Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Author Margaret Atwood is among the list of notable Canadian women who want to re-word “O Canada” to make it more gender neutral — true to its original version. The group wants the words, “in all thy sons command” changed to “thou dost in us command.” In 1913, the lyrics of Robert Stanley Weir’s original English version of “O Canada,” were changed from “thou dost in us command” to “in all thy sons command.” There was no documented reason for the change. “The words ‘all thy sons command’ in the English national anthem suggests that only male loyalty is being invoked,” Atwood said in a release. “Restoring these lyrics to gender-neutral is not only an easy fix to make our anthem inclusive for all Canadians, but it’s also long overdue.” The group, including former prime minister Kim Campbell and the mother of the first female Canadian soldier killed in combat in Afghanistan, said they merely want to restore the original English lyrics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayStation Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Some people need to shut up and stop complaining about everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Fring Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Coming from a guy who recites and sings the anthem every morning after getting out of bed, I think its a great idea. In the words of the bartender in the movie Anchorman "woman can do things now." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Didn't know that's what it originally was, don't know why we wouldn't use the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbal23 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 That's reasonable, it probably sounds better since it's the original lyric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kran Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Well, looks like I'll be making an ass of myself by flubbing the lines from here on out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 lol feminists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Stop whining and just sing the damn thing. It is what it is. I'd say the same thing to secularists if they said "God" needs to be removed. Does a single word have a big impact on how you feel about your country? Is it really that inflammatory? Does it affect national policies? No. Non issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 lol feminists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 There are more important things to make groups about. Waste of effort and energy by these people that could be directed elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 who cares it sounds better when it's "in all thy sons command" anyways compared to "thou dost in us command"... it just sounds confusing and people will mispronounce it for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Margaret Atwood needs to meet some members of the Organization of Men Against Amazonian Masterhood. They will set her straight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Margaret Atwood needs to meet some members of the National Organization of Men Against Amazonian Masterhood. They will set her straight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 'all thy suns command' is easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dittohead Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Can we change the flag too? Red isn't my favorite colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Change 'son' to 'sun'. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I think they should capitalize the N on native. "Our home and Native land." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 When I sing, I still sing the one i grew up with.......no god in my O Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I think they should capitalize the N on native. "Our home and Native land." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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