Texas My Texas
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I recognize that there are a lot of people who believe very strongly that the American Flag, our National Anthem and the sacrifices of the US military are not worthy of being honored. Many may believe that they never have been deserving. They have every right to feel that way, though I fervently disagree with it. 4th of July celebrations are not for everybody anymore either. And while not seemingly political to many of us, there is now a political divide in this country concerning the flag and anthem whereas before there was no such divide.
Almost anything can become political if one significant group of people do not respect something or hate it and another large group of people love it dearly. In some ways, there is nothing more American than having the right to publicly demonstrate negativity or contempt towards the flag, the anthem and the military. I agree that no one should be forced to love, respect or even tolerate these things. And I am sure that many would like to see displays of the flag, honoring the military, or playing the national anthem eliminated not only at American sporting events, but in many if not all other venues as well. While I don’t agree that canceling these patriotic displays would be productive, I am also aware that the divide on this type of issue is what the upcoming election is all about.
Maybe it can be said that displays of love of country, always intended to unite, have become too divisive and thus political for many on the left. And many, many might applaud their permanent removal from public gatherings. But I pray that those who advocate cancelling such public displays are wrong and that these things still hold the power to unite, regardless of one’s political persuasion. Disrespecting the flag, the anthem and the military never has, and never will, possess the power of unification.
Almost anything can become political if one significant group of people do not respect something or hate it and another large group of people love it dearly. In some ways, there is nothing more American than having the right to publicly demonstrate negativity or contempt towards the flag, the anthem and the military. I agree that no one should be forced to love, respect or even tolerate these things. And I am sure that many would like to see displays of the flag, honoring the military, or playing the national anthem eliminated not only at American sporting events, but in many if not all other venues as well. While I don’t agree that canceling these patriotic displays would be productive, I am also aware that the divide on this type of issue is what the upcoming election is all about.
Maybe it can be said that displays of love of country, always intended to unite, have become too divisive and thus political for many on the left. And many, many might applaud their permanent removal from public gatherings. But I pray that those who advocate cancelling such public displays are wrong and that these things still hold the power to unite, regardless of one’s political persuasion. Disrespecting the flag, the anthem and the military never has, and never will, possess the power of unification.