When thinking about how the Star Spangled Banner sucks, I would suggest a less-common patriotic song we should have taken up.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9nU...
oh yeah definitely agreed re:Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean
I do admit I kind of enjoy the Star Spangled Banner when you have someone who can sing the whole vocal range demanded of it (such as for instance Whitney Houston's singing of it).