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It's another generation gap. I always try to keep in mind the era in which those around me served. For instance when my grandfather served it was considered disrespectful to display the American flag on clothing. Go into any Wal-Mart Old Navy etc near the 4th of July and you'll see this by far is no longer the case.FastCarry wrote:Thats rotor and PawPaw.
The reason I ask is because I've flown a flag on my truck and was approached by a vet who felt it was not appropriate.
Ill say that I do not fly a tattered flag, I do believe in that strongly. I do not fly it on my truck just because, or in weather. Ill fly it usually after an event where the flag can remind those who see it that we need to remain united, and that I have not forgotten thats country before me.
I was offended that someone would approach me to tell me that they thought I was offending the flag. But, I understand it and am wondering how other truly patriotic veterans felt about it.
I'm going to have to disagree with you again. Nobody is forced to "chant something on command." If the pledge isn't important to you then by all means don't say it, but for those of us to whom it does have profound meaning, please don't belittle our sentiment with comparisons to North Korea's indoctrination.dale blanker wrote:The kids can get patriotism from history and social studies class and, hopefully, from reinforcement at home. They have plenty of incentive to be patriotic without the need to chant something on command like they do in North Korea. Ask some kid what the pledge means to them...mojo84 wrote:What some consider brainwashing, others consider instilling values and principles.
Your progressive buddies have pretty much ruined the country through moral and fiscal irresponsibility. . It's just that many are in denial. The federal debt is just the tip of the iceberg. The attack on pride and patriotism is just one more step in the destruction.
It's awfully hard to use common sense and not go off on tangents or get personal, isn't it?
mojo84 wrote:What some consider brainwashing, others consider it instilling values and principles.
Your progressive buddies have pretty much ruined the country through moral and fiscal irresponsibility. . It's just that many are in denial. The federal debt is just the tip of the iceberg. The attack on pride and patriotism is just one more step in the destruction.
They did mention sorting out procedures so possibly the others will follow. We'll see.RPBrown wrote:Yes but only on 1 engine.TexasTornado wrote:Update: flag allowed back on one fire engine
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/stor ... /88902236/
Why do you consider these things mutually exclusive? I think flag flying is more that neat....its awesome, and I've started my own worthwhile cause with my mom.dale blanker wrote:For others who think flag waving is neat: how about volunteering or donating to a worthwhile cause instead?
RPBrown wrote:You watch the Clinton News Network???? LOLGlockster wrote:Saw on CNN this morning that this is going to be reconsidered.
Glockster wrote:Saw on CNN this morning that this is going to be reconsidered.