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Originally Posted by fitump56
Originally Posted by fitump56
Why is it that umpires must make political statements by wearing the flag of any country?
Pride can be displayed without wearing a flag; this came into popularity after 9/11 where our patriotic tendencies got so many of us duped by El Busho and the slaughter of American kids in Iraq.
The question is where does non uniform badges, ribbons and paraphenelia end? I say it stops with zero, then there are no arguments.
Do you support AIDS prevention, do you wear a ribbon demonstrating so? Are you for gay rights, got a pinkie for that one? Breast cancer, people with dual citizenships, how about a Iranian flag for Shamir? He's proud of his country.
We have many ways to express our interests.....off the ballfield, thank you.
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Ok, here's a perfect example of one of your weirdo posts.
First, pink is for breast cancer awareness, and I proudly display a pink "support the cure" magnet on the back of my car.
Second, I for one American did not all of a sudden become patriotic after 9/11. I proudly served in my country's military, back when it was far more unpopular to do so. I have been waving that Grand Old Flag all my life, and I'm damn proud to be an American where I have the right to do it! There are a whole lot of places where you can't freely express yourself.
Third, what makes you think it's any of your damn business what anyone wears, especially when it comes to supporting our national patriotism? Or breast cancer research? Or Father's Day? The pros wear the pink and blue ribbons when these days roll around. What's wrong with that.
Fourth, who is Shamir, and why is he umpiring baseball in Iran? If you are talking about Shmuelg, he lives in Israel, where they actually play baseball, and you are very insulting.