tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994325887880346871.post45664458119410073..comments2014-07-12T18:23:53.879-07:00Comments on Why would anybody read this?: Old GlorySpace Cadethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100639581750862584noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994325887880346871.post-89773735587582086242012-03-10T12:03:48.078-08:002012-03-10T12:03:48.078-08:00I also grew up in a family that did not pledge all...I also grew up in a family that did not pledge allegiance to the flag. However, I'm the only one of my friends who knows the entire U.S. flag code. I can spot a flag code violation from a mile away.<br /><br />I don't say the pledge, because the flag is a thing, an inanimate object. It can't protect or defend me or anyone else. It can't approve or disapprove of what's done to it or for it.<br /><br />However, I ALWAYS show respect for it. I would never manhandle one nor would I allow my child to do it. I also wouldn't let her manhandle other symbols that are sacred to others. To me, that's just good manners. Being a Southerner, manners are just as important as patriotism.<br /><br />Anyway, I just wanted to chime in and tell you that I enjoyed your post. I came here via an article about the First Amendment on the Discover Magazine website.bint alshamsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658169355503798587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994325887880346871.post-30917678416818978062010-05-31T09:21:24.009-07:002010-05-31T09:21:24.009-07:00As I Twittered about the @BadAstronomer post that ...As I Twittered about the @BadAstronomer post that led me here, almost wish I had a few extra digits so I could give this three thumbs up.Hendelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494927470305669801noreply@blogger.com