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Originally Posted by Manny A
Conversely, perhaps they are perfectly aware of the criteria in the Flag code, and yet they decide that pride and patriotism outweighs the minor indiscretion. I personally find no fault in that.
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Sort of like a player just making a quick jerk of a tag without the ball to try and make the runner slide. After all, it is only a minor violation and may save the game. Of maybe just not giving you
"Pride" and "Patriotism" are convenient references to justify a lot of things in today's world. They are often very loosely used by people to justify actions that are neither. I wonder how many would be proud enough to be a patriot if needed to serve in the military during wartime?