[wsachs]

Originally Posted by billethkid

There is no less pride in America or being American
Thank the media for attempting to make it look and sound like there is less interest.

I don't think it's the media. This comment was made by a poster and said it was his observation, NOT fact.

[Max0431Zoe]

Should have taken a ride to Linden Isles. The entrance, both sides, was lined with flags.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by wsachs

I don't think it's the media. This comment was made by a poster and said it was his observation, NOT fact.

Say it isn't so. How can some survive if not blaming the media (or anyone, for that matter).

Those media folks.....terrible.....quoting people and what they say.....reporting what is said or done. They should be ashamed.

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by billethkid

There is no less pride in America or being American
Thank the media for attempting to make it look and sound like there is less interest.

I agree that there is no less pride in America, except maybe if we travel abroad. But I do NOT blame the media. Why do we need a scapegoat?

We need the media to be informed. It is up to each of us to use multiple sources & FACT check.

[kendi]

Seems like more to me.

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by Bucco

Say it isn't so. How can some survive if not blaming the media (or anyone, for that matter).

Those media folks.....terrible.....quoting people and what they say.....reporting what is said or done. They should be ashamed.

There is reporting ( or used to be) ,and then there is opinion. Too much of what is billed as news today is opinion. And much of that opinion is Leftist.

[davem4616]

I don't believe polls anymore

further, I could care less what other people's thoughts are on something that I'll be asked to vote on....I make up my own mind and vote how I choose to vote

[Luckytwo]

I came to America 32 years ago on July 4th to escape communism. I celebrate July 4th as my first day of freedom and I am proud to became American.

[gatorbill1]

Not enough American flags - too many political flags

[cathell62]

Its really sad that these special interest groups are only trying to push their cause. You can't change the past. These people need to start living in the present and learn from the past.
Be an AMERICAN. It doesn't matter what color, race, religion, etc you are. We are going to have differences. There is no need for rioting. Any rioters should have the criminal code inflicted on them as their behavior is pathetic.
Every AMERICAN is afforded the same abilities, it matters what you do to advance yourself and stop playing on a past that want die because these groups won't let it. You wonder why racism exists, stop looking in the rear view mirror and make something out of yourself.
If you don't think your in the best country, get out and take your belief with you to some other country. See what reaction you get. This country is too soft on criminals, that's why there is more and more crime. Bring child rearing back to being respectful to others. If there not getting it at home, where is it supposed to come from? You can't get it in the schools as the special interest groups give the students more rights than the teachers whose hands have been tied for too many years. Where is the AMERICAN patriotism in the schools? It doesn't exist any more because we're afraid of offending someone. Again, if you don't like our country, GET OUT!!!

[rmpm48@gmail.com]

With the Villages being almost 30% VETERANS that you would see many more flags flying every day. Not only veterans should be thankful we live the life we do.
God bless America

[FredJacobs]

My 3 foot by 5 foot flag is on display 24/7/365. When the sun goes down, a floodlight comes on so that it is illuminated and seen. I replace it periodically when the colors become faded or tattered from the weather. When that happens, it is folded in the required manner and given to the American Legion for proper disposal. I then proudly display its replacement.

By the way, for all you veterans out there -

It used to be that only members of the American Legion or VFW were authorized to use the military hand salute when honoring the flag. In 2009, the United States Congress passed a bill authorizing all military veterans in civilian clothing to use the military hand salute when the flag passes by in a parade, the Pledge of Allegiance is being recited or any ceremony where the flag is being raised or lowered. In 2013, this was expanded to include the playing of the National Anthem. There is no need to uncover when saluting.

The purpose of this act was to demonstrate the respect that veterans maintain for the flag and for the public to see how many men and women are military veterans. Stand with pride - let the people know that you served.

[lwmilo]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

We are in Bonita and almost all houses are displaying our flag

Spot on Stu....It's the Veterans who honor the American Flag and it's values. It's the Veterans who fought for the Flag to provide the freedoms for those who didn't.
B T W.... WHITE LIVES MATTER!!!
Namvet 1969

[JoeinFL]

You don’t have to be a veteran to respect and honor the American flag. It’s not us against them. It’s something that is taught to us by our parents and hopefully passed on to our children and then to theirs.
And a question for you. Does the last part of your post indicate there were/are no people of color in the military?

[Fuzz323]

Originally Posted by Bucco

Say it isn't so. How can some survive if not blaming the media (or anyone, for that matter).

Those media folks.....terrible.....quoting people and what they say.....reporting what is said or done. They should be ashamed.

...... that the majority of the press (check which liberal billionaires own what) is giving the public the straight scoop without adding or subtracting or just plain old fiction writing.

If you do I have a bridge for sale if you are interested.......