[bluedog103]

I worship every Sunday. My wife, daughter and I started a food pantry 15 years ago which is busier now than ever. I perform in a nursing home every Friday. Am I a dirtbag?
How about those who work tirelessly beside me? Our work is endless and we do it with no expectation of thanks or reward.
I served in the U.S. Army in the most thankless conflict of our history. I surely didn't want to go but knew it was my duty. Complain? Sure I did, but I never even thought of ducking my duty. To this day I still serve, helping out in veterans hospitals and working through my American Legion Post to help my fellow beings, veterans or not.
Does that make people like me dirt bags and hypocrites? If so, I think we could use a few more like us. No, we can use a lot more like us.
It's easy to sit on the sidelines and criticize. How about showing your patriotism by helping those who actually did something for the country you call home.
How about actually working with those in need, without thanks or pay before you call those of us who do dirtbags.
Yes, I fly my U.S. flag. Illuminated, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. With pride.