She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. ... she never wounds 'till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her.
-Benjamin Franklin


Monday, June 27, 2011

I'll Always Respect The Flag...

...as well as all those who fought and died to defend her. I'm just not so sure about what she stands for anymore.

I'm not so sure half-staff would cut it on this one. Hang your head, America. Be ashamed. I know I am.

Will someone please tell me when it's time for the fourth box?



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  1. All I can do to keep myself saluting and placing my hand over my heart is to remember that it stands for an idea -- purely an idea; a nation of men and women going about their private affairs as they see fit, understanding that liberty carries risks as well as rewards and perfectly willing to accept both in preference to any form of slavery, however politely masked.

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Feel free to drop a line. You don't have to keep it clean - God knows, I won't - but keep it above the belt.

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