Have you exhibited your Patriotism

[MS.REVLON]

Originally posted by Ideal08
I will say that I kinda marvel at the sight of the flag, now. Doesn't our flag have a name? Like Old Glory or Stars and Stripes Forever or something?

I've never been much of a proud American, and this doesn't change it too much, but only a little. I stopped saying the pledge of allegiance years ago, it's loaded. Maybe after this, the words will have true meaning.

I do love how our country is so united now. I hope it stays this way after things die down, for lack of a better word. And that might be years. I'm trying to keep things in perspective, so that I don't lose my grip on reality. I understand that everyone wants to look undivided and all, united we stand and all. But I just can't help to think that when this is all over with, WE will still be in the same situations WE were in before. WE will still be racially profiled, WE will still be underpaid, WE will still be underrepresented in the workplace, etc. So as much as I'd like to embrace my patriotism, it's hard for me to do so.

This was a great tragedy, but our country has a lot of blood on it. A LOT. This was bound to happen. I was very affected by this, and cried for about 3 days. I didn't lose anyone in the tragedy, and I don't really know anyone who did. But I was just very saddened by it all.

One nation, under God.... I hope people REALLY believe that. There is no statute of limitations on murder. And we as a country have murdered many. This could be God's wrath for all the bad that the US has done. We never really know, but I'll tell you what, it definitely makes you think.

All in all, this is my home, and while I have a lot of conflicting views within myself, it's still my home, and I love it. God Bless America, in more ways than one.

Soror Ideal, You took the words right out of my mouth. My sentiments exactly.