Is the action of, more important then the message? There are many men and women, Americans, who stand as the Flag is flown and place a hand over their heart while the National Anthem is played, many of these Americans don’t want to provide services to the LGBT community, believe that this is a Christian only nation, and carry a Confederate Flag in their pocket or have one flying high on their homes. Some of these Americans who Pledge Allegiance, and stand for the Anthem, hate people of color even those who volunteer for the military, insist that Muslim soldiers and their families are terrorists, still refuse to respect the law permitting Gay and Lesbian’s from no longer being quiet about their lives. And yet, ALL we hear is that it is UN-American and Un-patriotic to question what the Flag and the Anthem stand for.
Are we to assume that no matter how much you hate other Americans, refuse to truly understand how both the Constitution and democracy work, still believe that the Confederate States of America are the true winners of the Civil War, as long as you stand for the Flag and the Anthem, YOU are more of an American then those who don’t? Is the action of playing a true American, more important then acting as a true American? Are we to assume that just saying “Love It or Leave It”, is the only viable response, when in fact to love this nation is to question.
Why is it that we ALL insist that NOT standing for the Anthem is insulting the Troops, when prior to volunteering to be a member of the military, People of Color are insulted, racism abounds, and lack of respect very evident. But suddenly, because they are wearing a uniform every thing is hunky dory, of course when they return take off the uniform and just look like every other Person of Color who is hated. Why do we want to avoid the truth and rely on a fantasy? Freedom of speech is for those of us who stand for the Anthem and those of us who question what is wrong!
