Quote:Rather than ask TAM about me and what I mean, why not ask me?

 

Proper etiquette regarding our flag and national anthem used to be taught in schools as the right thing to do (which it is).  For many years in schools all across the country the day used to be started by standing, placing your hand over your heart and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.  It doesn't happen as much anymore in today's society for a number of reasons.

 

1.  Far left liberal groups and atheist groups were suddenly "offended" by the word God being used in The Pledge.  Rather than just choose to refrain from saying two simple words that are part of The Pledge, they choose to "opt out" from any and all participation.  A few examples of this are as follows.

 

2.  Some will show disrespect by either turning their back or refusing to show even the slightest bit of respect for what our Flag, National Anthem or Pledge symbolizes.

 

3.  There are many in this country that are "ashamed" to be citizens.  You have some (by far mostly far left liberals) that will desecrate The Flag in a number of ways.

 

This issue has nothing to do with PC and everything to do with how the far left in this country are dividing us.  TAM just gets his panties in a wad because I happened to bring up many examples of how stupid PC stuff also contributes to this stuff.

 

I also take offense to anyone calling our national customs and traditions "commie".  Many men and women have paid the ultimate price in the past fighting communism so excuse me if I get offended by being called "commie".

 

1. Those words were added in the 50's not part of the original pledge. As we are supposed to be a secular nation and establishing no religion adding a reference to one or more really isn't right but w/e.

 

2. Some people disrespect our flag by flying it along side the traitor's flag of the rebellion. 

 

3. There are many people in this country that actively hate this country and by extension it's flag by wanting to secede and make their own country. 

 

You have shown no disdain for points 2 or 3 in the past. You do it now because it gives a point of attack against your enemies the lefties.

 

It has everything to do with nationalistic political correctness. It's really not that big of a deal but it is 100% PC to you to not disrespect the flag. And here's a hint for you all the people who claim to hate political correctness when really they just want a license to be jerks in the face of it. it's not always a bad thing to be politically correct. 

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