I understand what KappaKittyCat is saying about trendy patriotism. I don't care for it either. I love to see the stars and stripes flying in front of someone's house or on a public building, but I hate seeing the Flag used on clothing, furniture, to sell a product, attached to someone's car antenna, etc. And all the stars and stripes bikinis I saw this summer, most of which could have used a few more states worth of material!
I love my country, I've loved my country since before it was "cool" to do so, but I don't have any stickers on my car that read "United We Stand" or "We Will Remember" or anything of that ilk. As a dear friend of mine said shortly after the tragedy, "I don't need to show my love of country with an American flag bumper sticker. The Department of Defense sticker on my windshield speaks for itself."
PS KappaKittyCat, I don't agree with the overwhelming majority of your initial post, but I have to commend you on it nonetheless. It was exceedingly well-written and well thought-out and I really enjoyed reading it!