Chapter 11 #6 page 438
Personally I dont see any problem or rejaction towards the American Flag stars and strips being printed on paper towels or toilet paper to be sold for the Fourth of July picnics and partys. You see the red, white and blue flag every where else why not on napkins or paper towels to show great support and sprit. To me the American flag represents respect and holds great honor. The American flag plays historic and symbolic roles in out society. Since actions such as flag burning like Johnson has demenstrated are protected under the First Amendment, why woulden't we be able to express our pride with American flag napkins on the Fourth of July. The flag was invented to promote and show pride and respect. Unfortunally the flag is also used as a form of revenage each other. I dont see any problem with little Americam napkins being sold on the Fourth of July, I only see a problem if someone starts to burn the American napkins.
Personally I dont see any problem or rejaction towards the American Flag stars and strips being printed on paper towels or toilet paper to be sold for the Fourth of July picnics and partys. You see the red, white and blue flag every where else why not on napkins or paper towels to show great support and sprit. To me the American flag represents respect and holds great honor. The American flag plays historic and symbolic roles in out society. Since actions such as flag burning like Johnson has demenstrated are protected under the First Amendment, why woulden't we be able to express our pride with American flag napkins on the Fourth of July. The flag was invented to promote and show pride and respect. Unfortunally the flag is also used as a form of revenage each other. I dont see any problem with little Americam napkins being sold on the Fourth of July, I only see a problem if someone starts to burn the American napkins.
posted by Charlotte at 3:31 PM
1 Comments:
As I mentioned in my blog, I will be thinking twice from now one before I display flags or use things with flags printed on them. I am more aware NOW of things with flags on them and wonder whether it is appropriate or not.
I think it is almost the same difference as when someone starts a new business and part of the name is "American" or "USA," like "American Auto Parts." People who do that want the consumer to believe that they are trustworthy because they have used that name. And, those businesses tend to use the flag or red, white, and blue in their logos and their decor.
I do think that these businesses should almost have to live up to a higher standard. What I mean is that we have all been disappointed by businesses or products because they have been less than what we expected. If business owners choose to use the name of our nation, they should make every effort to keep business practices and products first rate (and their places of business should always be clean and well-kept, not allowed to fall into disrepair).
Is this snobbery or patriotism? =}
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