Kevin, in the ethic represented by the song, children and wives are expected to remain silent, obedient, subservient, and respectful. I don't think it's the lyrics of "Proud to be an American" that make me so uncomfortable - it's the context in which I've heard it performed. I don't think we'll have to worry about "Proud" becoming a national anthem. I don't mind "Star-Spangled Banner," although I hated having to stand for the National Anthem before every movie I watched when I was in the Army. I still like "America the Beautiful" - it fits my criteria for a national anthem perfectly.
-Joe Offer-