My two cents.
Today is a day of remembrance. I'd ask that everyone donate their two cents. We're trying to raise awareness about things lost (and gained) on the day that seems so long ago. So, here's mine.I've always been very low-key on this issue, but today seems like the day to bring it up. Our flag. The flag of The United States of America is a very sacred thing. I've never seen myself as patriotic, but I've always felt respect for my flag. I have 2 flag-like bandanas (and another one hangs in my living room), and a flag-like blanket (which many people have seen... I love that thing to death). But I didn't just start respecting my flag after the 9-11 disaster. And, I think the people that did are a problem. It's people like that who are the reason why Americans aren't as well liked as we perceive ourselves to be. Don't get me wrong, though. A lot of people put their flags out on the 12th out of respect of those that died, and realized that they should have been there all along. But some people just did it because everyone else was doing it.
The point of my post is this: be genuine. If you fly our flag, please fly it for the right reasons. Don't just try to out do everyone else's patriotic sentiments. Have respect for your country, your flag, and the people that suffered, bled, and died for the freedoms that you have now.
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