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[> [> [> IMO yes, the United States has stood together and strong through this ordeal. With 09/11, we realized that we are not invulnerable and that we could easily be destroyed. In fact we were destroyed. People from everywhere have comforted myself and my family and I believe we now realize that although we have our problems, we still enjoy so many freedoms that other countries can only dream of. I will never forget how NY and the country have pulled together and I truly hope that it lasts and we can end hatred. American sare proud and we are courageous and most of all we do not hide in caves. -- Kammgirl, 04:24:34 03/06/02 Wed

>Yes, we gripe about the incompetents in office, but
>look at how some of these other countries are run.
>And we chafe at what we perceive as infringements on
>our personal freedome, but when was the last time you
>saw someone in a black turban beating on crowds over
>here?
>
>Not that we don't have a long way to go. But I think
>that obsessing and nit-picking over the details was
>contributing to a lot of unnecessary hostility among
>various American groups.
>
>It may not be perfect, by a long shot, for anyone who
>ISN'T a large fish in this country, but there are a
>lot of basic freedoms we have taken for granted. I'd
>rather be the poorest person living in THIS country
>than living in Afghanistan or some of these OTHER
>hellholes.

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[> [> [> STK, I think that the greatest appreciation that we have as Americans is the knowledge that we have the freedom to nit-pick and gripe. I love that about this country! -- Lafaux, 19:35:59 03/06/02 Wed


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[> [> [> [> Me too! -- Tf, 13:20:51 03/09/02 Sat


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[> [> Liz, I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm not so sure that it is patriotism. The flag waving and wearing seems to be more of the "In" thing to do. -- Lafaux, 19:21:18 03/06/02 Wed


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[> [> [> I agree, Lafaux. It's not just who has the biggest suv anymore. It's who has the biggest suv with the biggest flag on it:) OTOH, I've seen many interviews with young men who have inlisted since Sept. 11 and most of them stole my heart with what they had to say about why they were inlisting. I hope this administration doesn't screw them over. -- Tf, 13:26:43 03/09/02 Sat


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[> [> [> [> Maybe having the flag on cars and houses is just a fad, but all I know is that everytime I see one of them waving in the breeze I remember what my brother fought for and what we have in this country. It makes me proud and it gives me peace. -- Kammgirl, 23:03:47 03/10/02 Sun


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[> [> [> [> [> (((Kammi))). My comments probably sound insensitive. click -- Tf, 09:41:33 03/11/02 Mon

The flags give you comfort. That's something that I forgot. They should be a tribute to all those who perished.
Honestly, I love this country but I think it's good to keep any administration on their toes by being informed......... Last Tuesday when I went to vote, I was the only one in the building besides the people in charge of the ballots. There was really low voter turnout in my city. It's these things that makes me question our true understanding of patriotism. I also feel that some think in terms of 'blind patriotism'(I'm not very articulate, so I hope this makes sense.), like blind faith. I have to question. This country has done some wonderful things, but also some horrible things that tend to get swept under the rug at times like this. We need to rally together but we also need to know we're not a superior people just because we reside in US borders...............But Kammi, I will never question the heroism, bravery and patriotism of your brother. He and people like him give me hope for the human race.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> TF your comments do not sound insensitive at all and I thank you so much for your kind words and I agree. I have been to many different countries and I have seen what the US has done and honestly much of what we have done in the name of freedom makes me sick. I do not want innocent people to suffer and I do not hate the Afgani people. I hate what those in power do and that they have control over our lives. There needs to be major changes. In this great nation, a place like Appalachia should never exist. In this great nation, everyone should have a home. -- Kammgirl, 14:11:43 03/11/02 Mon

> The flags give you comfort. That's something that
>I forgot. They should be a tribute to all those who
>perished.
> Honestly, I love this country but I think it's
>good to keep any administration on their toes by being
>informed......... Last Tuesday when I went to vote, I
>was the only one in the building besides the people in
>charge of the ballots. There was really low voter
>turnout in my city. It's these things that makes me
>question our true understanding of patriotism. I also
>feel that some think in terms of 'blind
>patriotism'(I'm not very articulate, so I hope this
>makes sense.), like blind faith. I have to question.
>This country has done some wonderful things, but also
>some horrible things that tend to get swept under the
>rug at times like this. We need to rally together but
>we also need to know we're not a superior people just
>because we reside in US borders...............But
>Kammi, I will never question the heroism, bravery and
>patriotism of your brother. He and people like him
>give me hope for the human race.

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