THE naughty ditty that generations of Spanish schoolchildren have sung to one another to the tune of the national anthem is hardly respectful.

西班牙的孩子们在左邻右舍里和着国歌的旋律配上自己编的歌词，变成了一曲曲调皮的小调，丝毫没有歌唱国歌时的神圣之感。

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He is encouraging the singing of the Spanish anthem and wants Spain's flag to flutter over public buildings everywhere.

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Nor could they name the Spanish national anthem (La Marcha Real).

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While the amendment has no real chance of passing, the political fracas is akin to showing up a gay disco, waving a burning American flag while singing the national anthem in Spanish.

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