08-23-2018, 05:43 PM
(08-23-2018, 12:52 AM)Benton Wrote: Maybe that's the disconnect? You view the flag as something relevant to service; others don't.
Each branch of the military has a flag. It represents the service of those in that branch. The US flag, on the other hand, represents the rest of us.
I appreciate those who serve, but this represents part of the disconnect. If Americans in general don't have a flag — as it's a symbol of the military — then where are the ties that bind? Where are the 'we're all in this together' parts, as opposed to the 'this is the part of the country you aren't part of' parts?
It's not JUST a symbol of the military though. The military is only part of what it represents. It's also a symbol of all we should be proud of (as it is for each nation with a flag). For us, it represents unity and freedom to most. The ties that bind us are supposed to be love for our country, each other, and the American way of life.
Unfortunately, it seems we're in a time where people feel the need to question even that. You can freely raise questions about the police, but don't do so while questioning everything else. When you choose the Flag/Anthem as your platform, that will be the perception. Whether that's your motivation or not.
We live in a time where the left seems to push many anti-American sentiments. Kids walk around sarcastically saying "Murica" as if this is a bad place to live. So when the players chose this form of protest, of course it further irks us conservatives. We're sick of the anti-America sentiment that's gained steam lately.
I do have my disagreements with the premise of their cause, but that's not what pisses me off. It's the act itself, and the further feeding of the current anti-American sentiment.
(08-23-2018, 04:45 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: And that's a personal association and does not change the motives of another person.
It's personal to many millions. Those on the other side also have a "personal" feeling about their protest not being disrespectful.
Point being that just saying that your protest means no disrespect, doesn't mean those who are offended have to agree.
As bfine said, Dan Snyder intends no disrespect with the Redskins name. Does the other side have to *not* be offended now?
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