It seems like we’ve stumbled upon yet another case of misguided privilege parading as activism, right on the sacred grounds of Dodger Stadium. Nezza, an obscure singer whose name few have heard, decided to take the iconic stage not to honor the United States with her rendition of the national anthem, but to stage her own protest. Ignoring explicit instructions to sing in English, she defiantly belted it out in Spanish, turning a moment of national pride into a stunt against ICE. How’s that for respecting the country you’re performing in?

Let’s be clear, folks. Singing the national anthem in English is not just a preference; it’s a tradition that unites Americans under a shared identity and respect for the country’s heritage. When Nezza took it upon herself to perform in Spanish, she didn’t just choose different words; she used the existing Spanish version, “El Pendón Estrellado,” which was commissioned in 1945. Does the phrase “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” not ring a bell?

Now, don’t get it twisted—her subsequent emotional outburst seemed brimming with self-victimization. Nezza explained how she felt when the Dodgers instructed her to sing in English—a directive she chose to defy. But let’s get real: being in a multicultural city doesn’t grant one the right to trample over American customs in the name of protest. Her reasoning that her act was one of love and good energy because her immigrant parents became American citizens falls flat when juxtaposed with her blatant disregard for the very country that welcomed her family.

The entitlement on display is undoubtedly rich. This narrative of “I’m doing it out of love” misses the point entirely. Love for one’s country means respecting its traditions and laws, not cherry-picking which ones you adhere to based on convenience or personal agenda. Her act was an insult to all those who value the anthem as a symbol of American resilience and pride, not a platform for personal politics.

This incident is a snapshot of what happens when generational values of hard work and respect morph into a misguided sense of entitlement. It’s the predictable result of a culture that sometimes mistakenly promotes individual desires over collective respect for law and order. This scenario isn’t just about Nezza and her ill-fated performance—it’s a broader social commentary on the entitlement seen with increasing frequency, where people ask not what they can contribute, but what they can take.

So here’s a reality check: if you have the opportunity to sing the national anthem at a public event, remember it’s an honor, not a soapbox. Respect the traditions of the country that allows you these freedoms, and perhaps, start expressing gratitude in the language of the land.