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Should national anthems be updated for modern times?

For

Some lyrics are outdated or no longer reflect society.

Against

Changing them can disrespect history and tradition.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “Changed “Australia’s sons” to “Australians all” to be gender neutral”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “It recognised Australian history from the start, rather than from 1788.”
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • “It’s a steep slope when we start to change the national anthem.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “It has actually never been officially declared the anthem, it's just tradition.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
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