Most folks when they see the flag see stars and stripes and know it symbolizes our country. They take somewhat more pride in it than they do their favorite sports team's symbols. When I see the flag I see faces, remember voices and remember names. It stirs my heart not so much with pride as with memories of what it takes to keep it flying and keep us free. It is in no way an abstract symbol. It cost blood and pain and death. And it was worth it.
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"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclination, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." John Adams
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