02-09-2011, 03:46 PM
(02-08-2011, 09:58 PM)Concillian Wrote: People have the right to do this, but a person exercising that right also demonstrates something about themself.
You probably read my opinion in my first post. I think flag waving is for the poorly educated. Apart from children that have to do this for school of course.
(no not being a troll but obviously trying to make an extreme statement which does not entirely reflect my opinion........by the way I think people that drink milk and/or sugar in their coffee should sit in separate coffee rooms).
My real question is; what does waving an american flag on a 4th of july parade say about a person than?
(02-08-2011, 09:58 PM)Concillian Wrote: Who would actually want to fly the flag of another nation on a national holiday like that?
A moron? But who would like to wave the 'correct' flag of the country on a national holiday?
(02-08-2011, 09:58 PM)Concillian Wrote: I think there is a valid reason to question the people doing so, even if it is legal and cannot rightfully be outlawed. It's basically wearing a t-shirt that says "hey, everybody, I'm a dick!"
To me, outspoken patriotism (flag waving) says the same (except when it is time to play international football tournaments of course).
I clearly see the difference between waving an american flag on the 4th of july or waving the flag of another country, don't get me wrong. You do it to make a sort of statement, and making this statement will likely make other people angry or sad, so just don't do it.
But back to my first post where I jokingly asked about flag burning.
Sometimes you see hords of people in the middle east burn an american flag. Does that hurt you? I really couldn't give a c**p.....I mean I just feel pitty for people that think we would be bothered by seeing a bunch of morons burn our flag.