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Originally posted by truerookie
Being a "REDBLOODED" fighting American. I have served (still serving) "our" country for 15 years (Army) active duty. I wear the American flag on both my utility uniform (Mandatory)directive from our Chain of Command and official shirt (optional)in my heart this is what being an American is all about. "Living the American dream". I am appalled that this is even an issue.
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My father is buried in a Veteran's Cemetery in Memphis, Tenn. He served in Korea. I thank you for your service. I also feel that political statements should not be a requirement in sports. I just know that having been in an a JROTC program in high school and knowing all the procedures in honoring the flag, most Americans are clueless to those procedures (standing at attention when the flag passes, knowing if the flag should be dipped or not). Even the flags we were given through an association were totally wrong based on what sleeve we can put them on. No one is outraged. No one basically cares just as long as they have the flag; they do not care if they properly "honor" the flag.
All I am saying is we get so caught up in these issues that have nothing to do with what we are doing based on if someone wears a flag or not. The great thing about this country is we can disagree on these issues. I just feel that wearing a flag should not be an issue. If someone wants it to be, the buy everyone flags and at least make sure they are wearing it properly. All our state says to our officials is that a flag can be worn on our right shoulder but they do not educate anyone on whether the flag is facing the proper way. Not that I blame them for not knowing the difference. I know I did not think about it until the issue was raised. I just feel symbols are just that symbols. A flag can change, what is in my heart or my values are not influenced only by symbols.
Peace