Fine proposed for botching US national anthem

Next time Christina Aguilera fluffs the words to The Star-Spangled Banner, she could face a whopping $25 fine. That'll learn her …An American state senator in Indiana has proposed a new law punishing anybody who changes the lyrics to The Star-Spangled Banner. Vaneta Becker wants to impose a fine of $25 (£16) on singers who dare to improvise, extemporise or undermine the United States' national anthem.Senator Becker, a Republican, is furious about parodies of The Star-Spangled Banner, includin...

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