07-01-2002, 07:39 PM
Doc your young fart patriotic views are applauded.
Patriotism isn't just saying words, nor did I ever suggest it was. It is as Doc explained it so well before. Questioning the motives of our leaders and challenging them when they are heading down the wrong path is welcomed and encouraged. Remember above all else, we are a nation "of the people, by the people and for the people". In 226 years we have made mistakes. flbdwhatever, believe me, you don't need to remind me about assasinations of leaders. What you don't know and what CNN wouldn't tell you is why those leaders (term used loosely) needed to be eliminated. If Ford hadn't buckled to pressure of outside interests, we may not be having some of the problems we are having today.
And the pledge. It is not the meaningless words. If you do not swear true allegiance to the nation, don’t say it. When you take the oath in a courtroom are they just words to you? Will you just say them because the judge says you must, and then you proceed to lie in court? They’re just meaningless words you are asked to repeat right?
Patriotism isn't just saying words, nor did I ever suggest it was. It is as Doc explained it so well before. Questioning the motives of our leaders and challenging them when they are heading down the wrong path is welcomed and encouraged. Remember above all else, we are a nation "of the people, by the people and for the people". In 226 years we have made mistakes. flbdwhatever, believe me, you don't need to remind me about assasinations of leaders. What you don't know and what CNN wouldn't tell you is why those leaders (term used loosely) needed to be eliminated. If Ford hadn't buckled to pressure of outside interests, we may not be having some of the problems we are having today.
And the pledge. It is not the meaningless words. If you do not swear true allegiance to the nation, don’t say it. When you take the oath in a courtroom are they just words to you? Will you just say them because the judge says you must, and then you proceed to lie in court? They’re just meaningless words you are asked to repeat right?
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