Mr. Conal Kearney:

I disagree completely that the national anthem is too militaristic. In modern times it is a metaphor or imagery. Other anthems include some bloodcurdling sounds and words, but they are equally impressive. The words are a metaphor for who we are and help us to face challenges. If we were to follow through on the argument, we could ask why members of Fianna Fáil are the soldiers of destiny. They do not march in uniform, but the national anthem traces our cultural background, the story of from where we originated.