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LoL. We could do a lot of things that aren't allowed in the traditional service role. We can also grow beards and such.

Alright, I'm convinced.

I wouldn't call it ..... un-American to wave the Mexican and American flag... but I can now say in good conscience that I believe it was not in good taste.

Touche, TAM.

I understand exactly where your coming from.

Here is where I compare this to:

If I were an Olympic athlete..... competing as a US citizen, and were to win a gold medal, you know what I would do? I would run around like a mad-man with the American flag. You can also bet your bottom that I'd be running around with a Texas flag too.

When I was in the military, I would wear a TX flag patch rather than a US flag. I got a whole lotta grief about it from others, particularly non-Texans. They never went so far as to call it un-American, but they did say that I should be representing the United States, not my state. I'm infinitely proud of my heritage as a Texan. It's a lifestyle and a privilege. In the end, i'm American.... but I'm a Texan first. I always thought that the uniform I was wearing was proof enough of my loyalty.

I'm not sure if y'all can see the parallel I am drawing from this, but I'm not sure I can put it into better words.

YMMV

I'm thinking this got way out of hand.

Remember when this was controversial.......................?