Comments on: What Does a Flag Pin Mean?

By: Musicguy

Musicguy — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:31:15 +0000

Yeah, I know what you’ve mean. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “Homosexuals are evil.”

I don’t think the debate has changed at all. As I recall, during the McCarthy era, communists were called evil. It just so happens that the tables have turned a bit, and the McCarthyites are the ones on the receiving end now. I also recall the repubs going after Clinton quite vehemently during the 2000 election cycle, not respecting the office, his policies, etc. Somehow I can’t see those who are complaining about the debate now were also complaining in my two instances. It seems that you’re doing more to protect your self interests (laws based on religion, president shrub) than worrying about the tone of the argument.

When I see you and others defend someone or something who does NOT agree with you, I’ll be more receptive to your theory.

By: MInTheGap

MInTheGap — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:46:16 +0000

You make a good point, Musicguy, however, there’s a difference between attacking policies and attacking persons. I can show respect for a person I disagree with. I can honor the office and choose not to attack it.

What I believe is that in this polarized culture we’ve gone from saying “Capitalism is the best policy” and “No, socialism the best policy” to saying “Capitalists are evil.” In the case of the current “debate” Bush is not wrong, he’s evil. That is not in the best interests of this country.

I don’t have a problem challenging ideas. I also don’t have a problem making sure that a person is following the law. Before we go calling a person evil, however, it must be for evil acts rather than policy differences.

By: Musicguy

Musicguy — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:45:18 +0000

“If Obama is truly patriotic, his actions, what he wears, and what he says would be totally in favor of the best for the country– and its current leadership.”

Are you implying that Obama should fully support Bush and his policies?? That is the worst thing we could all do for this country. Blind faith and acceptance of leadership doesn’t accomplish anything good (think Nazi Germany, and any other dictatorship that managed to use propoganda to secure the faith and acceptance of the masses).

“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.”- Edward Abbey

By: MInTheGap

MInTheGap — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:13:04 +0000

I don’t know what it will take to make us less polarized, but I believe that would be in the best interest of the country. The biggest stumbling block to the whole thing would be the fact that people now have absolutes on either side. Absolutes are not bad (I have many of them myself) but they make it hard to compromise.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:23:54 +0000

It does seem like we as, a country, could accomplish more if we were all working together instead of against one another!
As a side note, I caught just a few seconds of a 94-year old woman running for senator (not even sure what state)! I hope I have that much spunk at 94!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:56:59 +0000

I am flag pin illiterate! Never noticed them on the President, and it certainly never was something we adopted here in the mid-west, at least not in my circle of influence, lol, which doesn’t say much.

This was eye-opening. You make some good points, and I’m definitely not one of Obama’s supporters, but at first read-through, I didn’t see anything wrong with his logic. Thanks for making me think twice.

And next time the President is speaking, I’ll be taking notice of his lapel!