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Patriotism is the respect and honor for our country we were brought up with. It is ingrained in many of our hearts. I do not understand how anyone can malign this sincere and deep feeling that we have for this land.

My grandparents on my fathers side came from Germany and my grandparents on my mothers side were here for many generations. They both stood when the flag passed by and put their hands over their hearts. We saw honor for our country in school and in church and at scouts. Many of our neighbors and family members served in the military. Some died for this phony love that we cherish.

Everyone that I knew growing up felt the same, and those that I still know continue to feel

Patriotism.

Genuine.

Patriotism.

Grace G.

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Do you believe the African American members of post #347 were prevented from voting? Or, maybe they are going to watch the NFL games on the sly?

Come on "Hot Mellin on the tennis court" show us some of your wit...


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Posted by Guest (Post 1461702)

You're the one who started the "hot" discussion, and I notice you are very, very quiet about who would win a tennis match.

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Thank you. These pseudo patriotic folks with their knee-jerk reactions are not looking at the deeper insult to our Constitution. In a uniquely American appeal to look at the racist brutality displayed against African American men by the police, the players are using the only platform available to them in a quiet and respectful way. That is their right under the First Amendment. To punish them for it, with lies about "disrespect for the military", is shortsighted at best and dangerous at worst.

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Thinking that the NFL players are disrespecting the flag is like thinking Rosa Parks was boycotting public transportation....

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Posted by Guest

Patriotism is the respect and honor for our country we were brought up with. It is ingrained in many of our hearts. I do not understand how anyone can malign this sincere and deep feeling that we have for this land.

My grandparents on my fathers side came from Germany and my grandparents on my mothers side were here for many generations. They both stood when the flag passed by and put their hands over their hearts. We saw honor for our country in school and in church and at scouts. Many of our neighbors and family members served in the military. Some died for this phony love that we cherish.

Everyone that I knew growing up felt the same, and those that I still know continue to feel

Patriotism.

Genuine.

Patriotism.

Grace G.

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NOBODY is saying standing up for the flag and the National Anthem is not patriotic. What we ARE saying, but so many refuse to follow the logic, is standing up for the Constitution is ALSO patriotic. And the First Amendment gives those men the right and duty to protest mistreatment of fellow Americans. That is the heart of the protest, but so many Fox viewers (and that's where it's coming from) refuse to see the deeper implications. For Trump to suggest that someone be fired for exercising their right to freedom of expression, to be fired for exercising the First Amendment to the Constitution, is a threat to the very foundation of our country. Trump's rants about "fake news" is ALSO a threat to the First Amendment. Can you not at least acknowledge the depth of the disagreement? Or are you just going to say these players are "disrespecting" the flag without considering the REASON they are kneeling in protest? Indiana GOP Lawmaker Drafts Bill Requiring Journalists To Be Licensed By Police - The Intellectualist

Posted by Guest (Post 1461692)

Patriotism is the respect and honor for our country we were brought up with. It is ingrained in many of our hearts. I do not understand how anyone can malign this sincere and deep feeling that we have for this land.

My grandparents on my fathers side came from Germany and my grandparents on my mothers side were here for many generations. They both stood when the flag passed by and put their hands over their hearts. We saw honor for our country in school and in church and at scouts. Many of our neighbors and family members served in the military. Some died for this phony love that we cherish.

Everyone that I knew growing up felt the same, and those that I still know continue to feel

Patriotism.

Genuine.

Patriotism.

Grace G.

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I absolutely respect those groups rights to do whatever they want...it is their right.

An expression I have always believed.....said by many over the years in different ways.

When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.

My addition to that would be accompanied by loss of discussion and a complete loss of respect for honesty and character.

And you won't even feel it. Suddenly you will have lost all the personal freedoms you thought could never be lost.

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Thank you. These pseudo patriotic folks with their knee-jerk reactions are not looking at the deeper insult to our Constitution. In a uniquely American appeal to look at the racist brutality displayed against African American men by the police, the players are using the only platform available to them in a quiet and respectful way. That is their right under the First Amendment. To punish them for it, with lies about "disrespect for the military", is shortsighted at best and dangerous at worst.

Posted by Guest

NOBODY is saying standing up for the flag and the National Anthem is not patriotic. What we ARE saying, but so many refuse to follow the logic, is standing up for the Constitution is ALSO patriotic. And the First Amendment gives those men the right and duty to protest mistreatment of fellow Americans. That is the heart of the protest, but so many Fox viewers (and that's where it's coming from) refuse to see the deeper implications. For Trump to suggest that someone be fired for exercising their right to freedom of expression, to be fired for exercising the First Amendment to the Constitution, is a threat to the very foundation of our country. Trump's rants about "fake news" is ALSO a threat to the First Amendment. Can you not at least acknowledge the depth of the disagreement? Or are you just going to say these players are "disrespecting" the flag without considering the REASON they are kneeling in protest? Indiana GOP Lawmaker Drafts Bill Requiring Journalists To Be Licensed By Police - The Intellectualist

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Ok, how many of you posters on here belong to the American Legion.


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Posted by Guest (Post 1461727)

Fascism comes with a pussy. The liberal women/minorities are the fascists. THEY want all the rules and regulations...they want a lot of laws.



Bullsh!t...blacks are at least 10X more violent than whites. BOTH sexes! Look at the violence in black neighborhoods...the killings. It makes whites look like choir boys.

And the owners have the right to get rid of their ass.

DANGEROUS??? Why? BECAUSE they ARE 10X more violent you dumb f@ck.




WHAT mistreatment? They DESERVE the treatment they get. You've obviously NEVER been to MLK Blvd in a major city. It's hell on earth. It's a "no go" zone for even the police. WHY do you think they use SWAT teams EVERY time they go into those black neighborhoods?

You idiot...if I own a business...and you start doing things I don't like...you're gone. You have "free speech" on YOUR dime...not mine. When you put on that uniform...you work for me! And what I say goes.

The reason they protest is because they think they deserve special treatment because their ancestors were slaves. Well...so were mine.



The MORE important question is...how many QUALIFY to join...NONE of the women here I bet. Women LOVE to talk the talk...but very few walk the walk.

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Ok Don, when it comes to MEN dying for their country do not, I mean do not speak badly of the black sailors and soldiers that fought and died for your right to spew your bs hatred all over this forum. I will find you. Trust me, I will find you.


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Posted by Guest (Post 1461737)

They did it for the money of because they HAD to.



Blacks...as a people...have NO love for "America".