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[Video: I've always been partial to this national anthem. Easier to sing. More uplifting. Less about a battle, though it pledges over and over to "stand on guard." Associated in my mind with the world's best coffee and donuts. Plus I like anything this woman sings.]

Remember, what was it, a couple of years ago when there was a fuss over the "Utah Man" fight song at the University of Utah? In the end, the official lyric was kinda sorta changed to "Utah Fan," so as not to exclude all the females. Who are now more than half the student body at most colleges.

University of Utah to change its fight song — Lisa Schencker | The Salt Lake Tribune, July 3, 2014

" ... 'When printed officially by the university, this 2014 version of the fight song will be used, but historical renditions of the song will always be acceptable,' according to a statement from U. President David Pershing released Wednesday. 'We encourage you to sing — loudly and with pride — whichever version resonates with you.' ..."

Well, apparently, some folks in Canada took the idea and ran with it. This time, the change is official, and for a whole nation.

Change Two Words, Include Half the Population — Evan Fleischer | Slate

"A humble plea from a Canadian MP to include women in the country's national anthem.

"Late last month, Mauril Bélanger, a member of the Canadian Parliament, introduced a bill to change the country's national anthem. It's the second time he's tried. Under the proposal, the line 'True patriot love in all thy sons command' would become 'True patriot love in all of us command,' including the other half of the population by changing two words. ...

" ... Last year, his motion was defeated. This year, he received a standing ovation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted that Bélanger 'showed strength presenting his bill in the House.' The bill is expected to pass."