im military and i was privled enought to get to fold the flag as a funeral  for fallen men and woman  who fought and died for  USA and we are told  we are wrong ppl want tp protest at funerals  im called a baby killer why are we arong for helping a country that has not known anything but violance
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I was called those names when I returned from Viet Nam.  I'll tell you it wasn't Vietnamese doing it.  It was a bunch of women hippies whose boy friends had propelled their cowardly a$$es across the border into Canada.  I served when called, and I am disabled because of it.  The cowards were forgiven and the illegals are welcomed with open arms.  I sometimes ask myself; why did I do it?
658289
The flag is the symbol of our COUNTRY ... not the successive governments ... consequently, if you desecrate the flag, you desecrate the country ... any American who desecrates the flag, spits on his country and on the people who spent their lives defending it ... well, if that's what they want to do, then that's what they want to do, in the name of "freedom of speech" .. personally, I think if anyone feels they have a need to express contempt for their country, all I can say is ... America is not for you ... get out of it ...
251115
I don't understand what you're talking about,  being as our country is at war.  Men and women are losing their lives daily.  Who's running?\n\nI've never been in the position to go to war.  I DO defend families on the homefront,  by speaking out and taking action against abuse and neglect.  Many people run from this, saying it's not their "place".  I agree with you, in this sense, that Americans do not defend their country and families the way they should.\n\nI also agree that Americans have lost their pride - it's turned to arrogance and ignorance.  We're heading for more wars if we don't change - in a hurry.
122634
As a proud American citisen, I 100% support there legal right to do it, if it is on public property. But let me tell you, if it was a family member/friend/anybody I knew, the minute any protestor (be it peace/war/gay/holy-roller) step one hair across my property line without my permission, thier carcas is mine! I belive strongly in free speach, so on public property, as much as I'd like to rip thier damn sighs right out of thier hands, and break it over thier heads, I do not, because I actualy do belive in gay rights (even though I am not gay, I support freedom, unlike some), and most importantly I belive in free speach FOR ALL, no matter how much they pi$$ me off. If they did this at a funeral that I was in attendance, I would use my freedom of speach to chant inflamitory remarks, and mock the protestors. Also, if they approached me, or somone else to where I thought they/me were threatened, I would not hesitate to draw my 45cal in the name of self defense, and make a citisens arrest (I am a strong believer in vigilante justicE). As for cursing in public, I could care less as long as I can curse back at the M****r F*****s (I can proudly hold my own in a cursing match, and have a very loud voice). I hate (scratch that, Royaly Dispise) anybody that has/is/will use a funeral for ANY kind of protest, even if I agree with what they're protesting, but like I said, I hold back my hatred on public property, but the minute they cross onto my property I will shoot to kill (once again, weather I agree, or dissagree with them)...\n\n...and this is coming from a fiscaly conservative, social liberal (independant, pro gay rights, anti IRAQ war, not anti Afghanistan war, anti Bush/Bushite)...\nCan you even begin to imagine how mad/dangerous I would be if I were some right-stealing republican/right-winger/"conservative"/holy-roller/(you get the idea) or If I were a democrat/left-winger/"liberal/baby-killer/(you get the idea).\n\n\nBottom line...\nPeople on both sides get me so pi$$ed off, and either side (the demoncraps or retardicans) will object to (or promote) free speach when it is convienient for them (agrees with them), it is unAmerican, and makes me sick.\n\nI am for these individules legal rights to protest/curse/whatever on private property for any reason, at any time, however to do so at somones funeral (one of our great, fallen american heroes, none the less), is dispicable, and should be looked down on by society with great hatred\n\nBesides isn't it irony that they be so rude to those who who died so that they could be so rude? I'm sure it really helps whatever cause they're protesting (sarcasm).\n\nJust because you CAN, doesn't mean you SHOULD\n\nIt's like burning the American flag on american soil (I support peoples rights to do this as well, even though I find it sickening), isn't it ironic that they burn the flag of a nation, that allows them to burn the flag (irony? ANYBODY), and also the same country of which they are most likely citisens? Try doing that in Iran, with the Iranian flag, SEE WHAT HAPPENS! in the end, that is what makes America great, that we are free to do as we please, no matter how stupid it is, and I say we should have a counter protest (an even louder/more obsene one) against the dirt-bags that would dare to protest at ANYBODY'S funeral for ANY reason.\n\nMay the government of, by, and for itself be torn down, and destroyed... and the government of, by, and for the people rise again!\n\nGod bless the REAL America!
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You are an American and should be proud of that.  Those who hate Americans (like some of the mensa candidates who answered here) want to tear you down because when you are strong they can't bully you.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with anything that you said.\n\nTo those who say you don't serve your country because you aren't in active duty truly don't understand the sacrifices that military spouses make and they are the ones being arrogant.  Without the support of the spouses at home those in the military couldn't do their jobs.  They want all the credit themselves without sharing that with all the others that helped them get where they are.
613207
I think you're a bit behind the times. Bush has signed into law a piece of legislation barring protests at military funerals.\n\nThe new law bars protests within 300 feet of the entrance of a national cemetery and within 150 feet of a road into the cemetery. This restriction applies an hour before until an hour after a funeral. Those violating the act would face up to a $100,000 fine and up to a year in prison.\n\nThis was directed at Fred Phelps and his band of nutjobs, no doubt.
478160
I get what you are saying. I understand about being proud of your ancestory and everything. But you should be just as proud to be an American. Ppl die to come to this country, and I know they would be proud to be called an american. There should be more american flags on cars and at houses and things! I agree with you 100%
635196
I have two sons in the military (not American) and no, I'm NOT willing to give them up for useless reasons like that.It  really bothers me every time I see someone else's child has been sacrificed. It reminds me of the Viet Nam War.Sad,Sad,sad.
642810
if there are people out there who dont support our troops should be shot for treason...ok maybe thats a little harsh but i hold our troops in the highest repect...i feel like dirt compared to them and id give anything to help their situations over seas....it doesnt matter if you support bush or the war on terror....fuck the cause but stand by our men and women in uniform who signed on for a job and have no choice but to follow their leader and do what they were trained to do...i love all of you and watch your asses and keep your fuckin heads low out there and GET HOME SAFELY to this wonderful homeland we call AMERICA...we need to remember our history and the men who've died to allow us to live and prosper the way we do...yes we are in some rough times but were AMERICANS for christsake and we will make it out on top... GOD BLESS THE USA AND OUR TROOPS  WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
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That is an answer that you should learn. We honor all of our fallen soliders who died for our country in the fingt for freedom. Not just for our country but for democracy around the world. Had these fallen heros, many just like you and me hadn't paid the price you'd have no reason to ask. Of course the living who go on from day to day protecting our values must also not be forgotten.
69523
For one people do not understand our military.  It is not that our soldiers choose to kill they choose to defend our freedom (yes theirs ignaorant a** too) by whichever means possible. I will always be grateful for any one person who chooses to put other peoples freedom and lives in front of their own. If we didnt have our soldiers people would not be allowed to speak freely about thier views. So personally I think we should all give thanks to anyone who wears a military uniform and wears it proudly.
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you are right there our Muslim enemies teach their children to hate and kill us and they have some reasons as we have destroyed their country and they lost their homes etc because we have unquestionable supported Israel, to do this to them, \non the other hand why should we give a dam what happens to them their religion is so filthy and evil and they are so damned fanatical about their religion and are hell bent on either killing every one or making them convert to their filthy religious ways,\neven tho I feel a deep sympathy for them, it is sort of like seeing a rattle snake killed by fire ants, you feel sympathy for the snake , but, you would also be afraid to help him as if you do he will surely bite you , same with the Muslims, many people felt sympathy for the Muslims and have spoke out for them, but at the same time scared to death of them , look at the B,S, they yell about and riot over etc, their damned clergy should be charged with murder every time they yell for death or worse to any one who offends Islam,if an \nAmerican orders some ones death they are arrested tried and imprisoned, why are we so lenient on these monsters,?\nNo, we will never win another war, as our great Generals MacArthur & Patton  said after ww2 ,Politicians who have never even fought or been in the Military can not run a war machine, and that is the way America wants to run them, have we won any thing since ww2?
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I know that because of the Viet Nam war. After the Viet Nam war.  We treated the individuals that served in that war pretty badly when they got home. Many people suffered as a result of that negetivity in our society.  People couldn't get jobs. They were outcasts in there hometowns.  I think you were feeling some of that left over crap people felt. Misguided anger because they didnt know who else to be pissed at.  Now that everyone is scared because of terrorism, they have found that we need military. I am sorry you had to suffer that way. My family always supported the military. I know that Your family did us a real service. I think its the media that has hyped it up so that we all look like a bunch of people with a newfound religion. but I think its just that we stopped being such a silent majority. Sadly those anti war and anti military people have always been loud and unapologetic about who they spit on. But now after 9/11 its chic to be patriotic.  But most of us I think have always felt that way but didnt think we should say it outloud. Its sad isnt it. that we have been ashamed to be patriotic. We should never feel ashamed to praise and stand up for those who protect and serve our country so well. And we shouldnt do it just because its the "IN" thing to do.
300137
Amen sister, I,m a flag flying American that proudly supports the men and women of our military\n\nGOD BLESS THE USA
215774
Have to disagree with you on this one RJF. Sure on the surface it appears to be 'silly' to take pride in a piece of cloth as you say, and not show respect for the 'melting pot' of people who make up the population of the country that piece of cloth represents. WE have our problems here, loads of them. We do not treat our poor and opressed with respect as we should, we do  not offer the best medical care the world has to offer on an equitable basis, we do not have equal justice for all. We sometimes appear to be the 'bully' on the block, picking on the 'little' kids who are no match for our strength and numbers.\n\n   But we do have some other things. We have the ability to say what we want, we have the freedom to march in Washington D.C. if we disagree with something, and trust me I have been there a few times. We have the remarkable strength of courage and conviction to build a country from nothing into something in a short period of time compared to the history of the civilized world. \n\n    I am not the best one to answer this. I did not serve my country in war, in fact although I have always supported our men and women in uniform, I did not agree with our country's policy in Vietnam nor do I agree with it in Iraq.\nThis country's poor and working class men and women for the most part are the ones getting killed and injured in war, and I suppose it will always be that way.  But that piece of cloth believe it or not, that simple piece of material represented something to them, and for their sake, for their honor, it means something to me.\n\nSorry about the rant...I feel better now. Take care my friend.
636181
Reading the news on what happened to the two soldiers have saddened me deeply. It's horrible to hear how some people, people without regards for morals or sympathy, would do something as terrible as this to two young soldiers. Its disheartening to hear something like this because they are young citizens, a human being like you and me, taken away from this world by means of extreme violence. These soldiers have family and friends who will have to suffer from their loss. These soldiers will no longer have the ability to live life further than they have lived it. Its disheartnening to hear about something like this. May they rest in peace.\nI commend the two soldiers who have died serving our country, and to all members of the armed services who have, had, and will defend our country.
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Because people don't like to take responsibility for their actions. And also it is an extremely rare quality of character to have to be able to say "I was mistaken." John Kerry has the backbone to say, "I made a mistake". That requires character. Instead of being able to appreciate that these people went on to call him flip-flopper, as if they never made a mistake in their life. But anyways, as I was saying these people don't like the idea that the government is not benevolent and is not looking after them. Because saying that comes with a lot of responsibility. When you say we don't want King George (irony!) as our king, you have to fight a war of independence and draft your own constitution. Now thats an enormous responsibility. The founding fathers weren't afraid of that responsibility so they went ahead and did what they had to do. The people you are talking about lack the intelligence, courage or moral backbone to do that. Instead they dig their heads in the sand and pretend the government is good and will always take care of them. And since there wasn't enough sand in America to cover all their heads, they had to go to Iraq to find more sand. And hence anyone who disturbs that fake sense of stability and peace seems to be an enemy to them. And they start crying "unpatriotic" and etc.\n\nThese people think patriotism is limited to supporting the war and supporting the president. They don't see patriotism in helping the poor and needy who are also fellow Americans. They don't see patriotism in uplifting the downtrodden who are also American. They don't see patriotism is envigorating the economy or creating new jobs for their fellow Americans. They don't see patriotism is protecting their environment although that is the American environment. Their sense of patriotism is myopic indeed.