American Flag - What Would You Do?
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
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Stopped to pick up flags before too... good job!
Was in a little trouble for "discussing free speech" with flag burners before.
and proudly fly my SERVICEABLE flag year round (with lights, of course)... and have BOUGHT flags for neighbors that have UNSERVICEABLE flags flying...
As far as the "DISTRESS" signal of flying the flag upside-down... I don't care for BHO, but he is president-elect and I will defend him, as I defended my fellow americans...
Tech (US ARMY, Retired (Reserve))
Was in a little trouble for "discussing free speech" with flag burners before.
and proudly fly my SERVICEABLE flag year round (with lights, of course)... and have BOUGHT flags for neighbors that have UNSERVICEABLE flags flying...
As far as the "DISTRESS" signal of flying the flag upside-down... I don't care for BHO, but he is president-elect and I will defend him, as I defended my fellow americans...
Tech (US ARMY, Retired (Reserve))
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Hickory, NC area
I've rescued 2 myself and keep them in my garage over my toolbox. I hope being careful when you run out in the road kind of goes without saying. If you have taken the time to stop (as you should have), then you can ertainly afford a few extra seconds/minutes to wait for a decent break in traffic.
No doubt that if a piece of cloth is fortunate enough to be given the stars and stripes, it no longer is just ANY piece of cloth - in some ways it is no longer cloth at all. It is a representation of the country we love and deserves the utmost respect.
I came up the stairs of my house a year ago to find my 9 year old son standing - alone - in front of the TV while the anthem was being played before a game. Had my socks on so he couldn't have heard me coming. I haven't done much right as a dad, but that gave me hope that at least I did something right! I believe my children understand the gratitude they should have for being born in this country. It isn't about being "proud" - there is no Biblical reference to "pride" I have ever found that uses the term in a positive way - it is totally about expressing your gratitude for the country, for the freedom, and for those that have served to protect them. We don't say, "I'm proud to be American" in our house, we say, "I'm thankful to be American". Thankful enough to stop and pick up a flag.
No doubt that if a piece of cloth is fortunate enough to be given the stars and stripes, it no longer is just ANY piece of cloth - in some ways it is no longer cloth at all. It is a representation of the country we love and deserves the utmost respect.
I came up the stairs of my house a year ago to find my 9 year old son standing - alone - in front of the TV while the anthem was being played before a game. Had my socks on so he couldn't have heard me coming. I haven't done much right as a dad, but that gave me hope that at least I did something right! I believe my children understand the gratitude they should have for being born in this country. It isn't about being "proud" - there is no Biblical reference to "pride" I have ever found that uses the term in a positive way - it is totally about expressing your gratitude for the country, for the freedom, and for those that have served to protect them. We don't say, "I'm proud to be American" in our house, we say, "I'm thankful to be American". Thankful enough to stop and pick up a flag.
Not Smart Enough To Be A Member of HDF
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Huntingdon, TN
You done the right thing and, as it seems, what most of us in this forum would've done also. Pisses me off to see the flag desecrated in any way and so many people are so damned apathetic about it.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 647
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From: Chattanooga, TN
I've rescued 2 myself and keep them in my garage over my toolbox. I hope being careful when you run out in the road kind of goes without saying. If you have taken the time to stop (as you should have), then you can ertainly afford a few extra seconds/minutes to wait for a decent break in traffic.
No doubt that if a piece of cloth is fortunate enough to be given the stars and stripes, it no longer is just ANY piece of cloth - in some ways it is no longer cloth at all. It is a representation of the country we love and deserves the utmost respect.
I came up the stairs of my house a year ago to find my 9 year old son standing - alone - in front of the TV while the anthem was being played before a game. Had my socks on so he couldn't have heard me coming. I haven't done much right as a dad, but that gave me hope that at least I did something right! I believe my children understand the gratitude they should have for being born in this country. It isn't about being "proud" - there is no Biblical reference to "pride" I have ever found that uses the term in a positive way - it is totally about expressing your gratitude for the country, for the freedom, and for those that have served to protect them. We don't say, "I'm proud to be American" in our house, we say, "I'm thankful to be American". Thankful enough to stop and pick up a flag.
No doubt that if a piece of cloth is fortunate enough to be given the stars and stripes, it no longer is just ANY piece of cloth - in some ways it is no longer cloth at all. It is a representation of the country we love and deserves the utmost respect.
I came up the stairs of my house a year ago to find my 9 year old son standing - alone - in front of the TV while the anthem was being played before a game. Had my socks on so he couldn't have heard me coming. I haven't done much right as a dad, but that gave me hope that at least I did something right! I believe my children understand the gratitude they should have for being born in this country. It isn't about being "proud" - there is no Biblical reference to "pride" I have ever found that uses the term in a positive way - it is totally about expressing your gratitude for the country, for the freedom, and for those that have served to protect them. We don't say, "I'm proud to be American" in our house, we say, "I'm thankful to be American". Thankful enough to stop and pick up a flag.
Amen! Well said. I would have stopped to rescue the flag too. as previously stated, far too many people in this country take for granted the liberty and freedom our flag represents. Thank you for stopping.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
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From: Republic of Texas
I would have done the same thing. Good for you. I had to tell my next door neighbor (who just moved here from Germany) that she was flying the flag on her house upside down. Really pissed me off at first because I saw it as a protest or something. I went over to give her a piece of my mind and take it down but she was REAL sorry and fixed it right away. The fact that she just moved here doesn't give her much excuse. You would think that anyone would know which way is up no matter where they came from but I gave her a break.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 464
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From: NC
I've rescued 2 myself and keep them in my garage over my toolbox. I hope being careful when you run out in the road kind of goes without saying. If you have taken the time to stop (as you should have), then you can ertainly afford a few extra seconds/minutes to wait for a decent break in traffic.
No doubt that if a piece of cloth is fortunate enough to be given the stars and stripes, it no longer is just ANY piece of cloth - in some ways it is no longer cloth at all. It is a representation of the country we love and deserves the utmost respect.
I came up the stairs of my house a year ago to find my 9 year old son standing - alone - in front of the TV while the anthem was being played before a game. Had my socks on so he couldn't have heard me coming. I haven't done much right as a dad, but that gave me hope that at least I did something right! I believe my children understand the gratitude they should have for being born in this country. It isn't about being "proud" - there is no Biblical reference to "pride" I have ever found that uses the term in a positive way - it is totally about expressing your gratitude for the country, for the freedom, and for those that have served to protect them. We don't say, "I'm proud to be American" in our house, we say, "I'm thankful to be American". Thankful enough to stop and pick up a flag.
No doubt that if a piece of cloth is fortunate enough to be given the stars and stripes, it no longer is just ANY piece of cloth - in some ways it is no longer cloth at all. It is a representation of the country we love and deserves the utmost respect.
I came up the stairs of my house a year ago to find my 9 year old son standing - alone - in front of the TV while the anthem was being played before a game. Had my socks on so he couldn't have heard me coming. I haven't done much right as a dad, but that gave me hope that at least I did something right! I believe my children understand the gratitude they should have for being born in this country. It isn't about being "proud" - there is no Biblical reference to "pride" I have ever found that uses the term in a positive way - it is totally about expressing your gratitude for the country, for the freedom, and for those that have served to protect them. We don't say, "I'm proud to be American" in our house, we say, "I'm thankful to be American". Thankful enough to stop and pick up a flag.
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