I was riding on a boat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and I noticed something. About one in four of the houses was proudly displaying an american flag; one of them even had a pole high enough to rise above the trees; presumably, it makes them extra-patriotic. It got me thinking: what is the purpose of flying an American flag? Ostensibly, it’s to show one’s support for America. But isn’t that pretty much implied by the fact that you live here? It’s like flying a flag that says “I believe murder should be illegal,” or “I want world peace.”
I think that it’s
Martin
/ May 31, 2009No problem. I stopped flying the American flag at my home last year. I cried the last time I took it down, and took it to the local VFW drop box to receive a proper “burial.” I also agree with not flying the flag as it no longer speaks for this country. I hope beyond hope that in the near future I am not “forced” to fly an invader’s flag. One who has taken over this country from the hands of a cowardly, ego driven society that no longer understands the definitions of honor, courage and fortitude.