Originally Posted by algranny

The American flag is the representation of the sacrifices made by those who fought and gave all for freedom. IMHO. The statement that freedom isn't free is so true! So many americans take it for granted that the freedoms we so value, comes easily from those armchair quarterbacks who have invested nothing into their country but complaints.

Originally Posted by algranny

The flag for many represents the foundation of the new experiment in the world that allowed the people to rule their government. So many have died to preserve our nations freedom, the flag stands as the emblem of that sacrifice.

Originally Posted by The Jovial One

...or, it's a way of saying, "LOOKEE HERE! ME SO PATRIOTICKER THAN YOU!"

Originally Posted by Ziggae_6

I find myself nodding in agreement regarding Rick Shenkman's writings. Myths are nice and important to our lives but having them questioned is so unsettling. Especially if you add this great tool called the internet in which you can actually look up your details. This can be scary stuff to some of our basic beliefs when our heroes are shown to be pretty human.

But don't be afraid to look for the truth no matter where it leads ya!

http://www.hnn.us

Originally Posted by Herkdriver

I like the broad sweeping statement that everyone who wears a flag pin or respects the colors during the National Anthem is somehow a "phony".

Frankly it's projection, intolerance and ignorance all rolled into one.

Originally Posted by JavaBlack

I agree.
But the same is true when people assume not waving a flag is somehow anti-patriotic.
Everyone has their own way of showing respect.

Now that said, when politicians and political groups wave flags or not... I'm more likely to assume the former is a stunt than the latter a sign of anti-patriotism.

Originally Posted by Herkdriver

I'm not arguing that. The Liberal wants American citizens to be ashamed of themselves or something.

Good luck with that.

Originally Posted by JavaBlack

I didn't think that was your argument... but it is a pretty common argument and a lot of the hostility from the left is a direct reaction to that.
It's another situation where each side escalates the other.

Originally Posted by Herkdriver

I'm arguing with another person, on another thread on this specific issue.

That America has nothing but a shameful past and present; that we should all hang our heads in disgust at what "we've" done..

Originally Posted by Herkdriver

It's taught on most liberal college campuses; America has a legacy of corruption.
It's better to burn the flag then fly it.
It's left over hippie crap from the 60's.

Originally Posted by Herkdriver

The aging baby boomers have always had chips on their shoulders.
Frankly the worst generation in American history as far as I'm concerned.

Originally Posted by Ziggae_6

Pretty funny stuff. You change your argument to something else. What myth are you perpetrating?



Its not! "Acting" on the principles and accepting them is more effective than showing affection for the flag.



That's a myth and your perpetrating that myth actually is showing that you don't understand the concept of free speech or free thinking. It bothers me that someone would think showing affection for a piece of cloth equals showing affection for your nation which is both "liberal" "conservative" and whatever. You would show more by trying to understand all views instead of simply twisting them to fit your own view. How is respecting different points of view equal twisting them to appear less patriotic? Reread the article again and you will see yourself.