Originally Posted by Bosoxfan (Post 1149589)

I don't see it as making myself feel good about me. I see it as any opportunity I have to show my support I'm going to do it. I don't see any reason for you to assume that putting in a green light is the only thing I do.

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan (Post 1149410)

This was posted by a cousin of mine on Facebook. She expressed a feeling I myself have been feeling recently.



I don't often write posts on Facebook, but this has been really bothering me and I decided to say something. We were asked to change one light to green on our porches on Veteran's Day in honor of our veterans and leave it on for one week. I couldn't think of anything that was easier to do to show my gratitude and respect for all of our Veterans. We bought our green lightbulbs right away and were proud to show our patriotism. I was amazed as we drove around the city and elsewhere to see how few green light bulbs there were. Then the terrible tragedy happened in Paris and all I could think of was my green light. My heart goes out to the people of France, but my love and gratitude is with the Veterans of this Country who have risked their lives and continue to do so to keep us safe. I would change every lightbulb in my house to green to honor all of you because you deserve it. From the bottom of my heart Thank You and God Bless America!í*¼





Any thoughts. I drove around The Villages and saw very few green bulbs honoring our veterans. Was this a task that was too much to ask?

Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1149664)

That's good if you do other stuff that has more impact. I'm just telling it from a vet's perspective. Let's face it. If it requires virtually no effort or sacrifice, why would you think it means much to those who did put in the effort and sacrifice? I'm not criticizing you. Just sayin'. It's like hashtag bring our girls home, or hashtag we are charlie hebdo.

Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1149459)

Lighting a green bulb and criticizing those that don't hardly stirs patriotism.

Originally Posted by Challenger (Post 1149686)

These kinds of symbols are ok if one wishes to indulge,but don't judge my Patriotism by whether I participate in a fadish jesture. Patriotism is so much more and in my opinion is somewhat diminished by tacky displays. Rather, serve, vote, volunteer, sacrifice . And if you wish, buy a light or flag or whatever.

Originally Posted by Ecuadog (Post 1149676)

One Vet to another, relax.

Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1149671)

I should start by apologizing. There are 155 homes in our neighborhood. 2 have green post lights. I never saw any mention of doing this, nor did anyone mention it to me. On my street alone there are probably 6-10 marines, never mind other service member vets. I have a number of ancestors who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

I do much to honor vets, but am embarrassed about this. I am not on Facebook, so where did this start?

Originally Posted by Challenger (Post 1149686)

These kinds of symbols are ok if one wishes to indulge,but don't judge my Patriotism by whether I participate in a fadish jesture. Patriotism is so much more and in my opinion is somewhat diminished by tacky displays. Rather, serve, vote, volunteer, sacrifice . And if you wish, buy a light or flag or whatever.

Originally Posted by tcxr750 (Post 1150047)

The definition of patriotism is devotion and love of one's country. A green light sounds like a marketing idea to get people in the store with patriotism as the excuse. "Martha, while we're here let's buy that HDTV we've always wanted.
In my opinion the American flag is patriotism's best symbol.

Originally Posted by RickeyD (Post 1150229)

And the Valley Forge flag company thanks you for that !