> > How can you be proud of America? What is there to be proud of? >
You're kidding, right? I'm proud of many things. I'm proud of our freedoms, which, while not perfect, are _very_ strong, especially compared to other countries. Shoot, I don't think even England has a true 1st Amendment type protection (although, if I'm wrong, please correct.) I'm proud that I have the right to tell off my elected leaders any time I choose. I'm proud I live in a country where people can burn the flag, the symbol of our nation, if they so choose, even though I think it's horrible to do so. I'm proud that I have the right to travel across my country at will. The right to worship as I see fit. I have complained about my country in the past, and I'll do so again. Just like my job. I like the company I work for. I'm proud of my company. Have I seen them do things I don't agree with? Dang right I have, and I let people in charge know about it. It doesn't mean I'm being less "loyal" or supportive. I could go on and on, but what's the point. The issue here is that, well, it seems like your saying I should hate my country. That's silly. Show me a country that has never made a mistake, or done anything wrong. Then, show me a _person_ who has done that. By your logic, no one or no country would measure up. I'll say it again. Patriotism is not wrong. It is certainly _not_ the most important thing in the world. I care a lot about the condition of the other countries in the world. Caring and supporting my country is not impossible while at the same time caring about the world. I do not belive my country is perfect. It's certainly no more or less perfect than I am. -RC ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
