Great commentary on what I thought was a wonderful commercial.
Interfaith reflections
The Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad which featured “America the Beautiful” sung in various languages has struck many as a beautiful display of the wide diversity of this nation. A nation which has always prided itself on being a melting pot, a place where people from anywhere on the globe have found a home.
Yet, unsurprisingly, some managed to find it inappropriate. One group responded on Facebook with this little gem: “Call us what you want, but my Ancestors came here and learned this beautiful language – they did not ask to be catered to… they taught themselves, and thrived…. to hear one of nation’s proudest songs in other languages was a bit disheartening… Bring on the Pepsi!”
Which makes me wonder, do we really want peace in our world? Do we really want understanding? As a person who seeks to cultivate dialogue between people of varying viewpoints, this…
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Mary J Melange 
I saw nothing wrong with this commercial. People just get too hung up over everything nowadays and just look for anything to rant about and voice an opinion on.
Right, I thought it was very cool and spoke of diversity.
Agree with the philosophy but can’t with the religion.
Yer a good woman but, M-J.
Thanks M-R.