9/11. 6 months later - Somehow, it didn't feel like 6 months.

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As far as the Patriotism of this country, GS, you were right about something you and I argued about. It is no longer the "vouge" thing to do as in expressing your pride in your country. You were beyond right when you said we are a fickle society.

I know these two things have nothing to do with eachother but it kinda shows what I mean.

I used to love hockey when I was younger around 12 - 16 cause of my uncle who was a hardcore fan. He loved the devils I naturally picked the Rangers I loved Leetch and Zubov the most. When they won in 1994 I was so happy I cut school and went to the parade etc.

Anyway comes 1995 they don't repeat. then in 1996 I am wearing my rangers sweater and the rangers are doing horrible. I am in a bank and the teller says "hey you should throw that stinking sweater out, they suck." I said that I am a fan and you don't just love a team when they are winning. He starts telling me he was a huge fan cause he owned this and that and all this bullshit. So he considered he was a bigger fan than me cause he owned more jersey's and he owned this and that. This is actually how most people think, that they can buy a few things and that makes them a part of the cause so to speak. I have an american flag in my home and it was there before 9/11 it's a tattered old thing but still I love this land. Just like I wear my Star Of David with pride of my religion. I am not saying the outburst of patriotism and love was not beautiful and wonderful, but buying a flag or giving blood or 20 bucks to the red cross wasn't enough. It's not something you can just do one little thing and then walk around with it like a reciept as a proff of purchase that you did your part. You don't have to walk around like Captain America but still you can walk around with some fuckin pride.