When I realized it was flag day, I decided to display my new garden flag that I got for Independence Day. The flags on it are symbolic, and not remotely accurate in the number of stars or stripes. Ha, it’s made in China, so how patriotic is that? Oh well, the colors are great!
The rules for flag etiquette used to be stricter than they are now, saying not to wear flag clothing except for a small emblem. I still find it offensive when someone sweats on a representation of the flag because they wore it as a T-shirt or shorts. Tacky!
We also said the Pledge of Allegiance in school every day. That was a way to learn it, but I don’t think it taught anybody patriotism. It was my generation who became protesters and even flag burners. Reciting something by rote is not effective, except in learning elocution and vocabulary.
Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. 😉
Lovely photo. Happy Flag Day. ❤️
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me that overt patriotism, which quickly descends to jingoism and xenophobia has not served America well.
ReplyDeleteLike prayer, patriotism that is shown off is probably not sincere. Both should be rooted in love, not greed or selfishness.
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ReplyDeleteIt seems like there are so many different flag designs now, I prefer the original. I am not sure why some have the words Don't tread on me? Take care, Happy Monday! Have a great week!
Maybe someday (sooner than later) we can again be proud to see our flag flying.
ReplyDelete...flag etiquette once was important, not these days.
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