Flags are what? Sorry Fred but to those who served our country the "Flag" is a very different thing from our government. To us the Flag means home and our loved ones. Which is why so many of us get pissed when someone insults that Flag. I fly one proudly in front of my house in commenmeration of my friends and family that died so that the "stay at homes that were too smart to serve and who sneer at the men and women who defended them" would have a safe place to live (sarcasm intended).



As far as imperialism goes....I agree. There is no good reason for war except defense. WW2 being a good example. But keep in mind. As we were helped to become a nation by foreign intervention, so we have an obligation to help (when we are asked).



Patriotism is not blind....Try living (like I did for two years) in a dictatorship. It may make you appreciate why some of us are patriotic.



Frank
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."

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• Nationalism and blind patriotism redefined..... - Fred Albury, Mon Jun 28 21:41:28 2004
• RE: Nationalism and blind patriotism redefined..... - rearfang, Tue Jun 29 09:36:03 2004
• RE: Nationalism and blind patriotism redefined..... - H+E Stoeckl, Wed Jun 30 21:37:46 2004
• Fred....some food for thought..... - lilroach56, Mon Jul 5 09:32:08 2004