For a history of Flag Day go here. And to read a piece I did on the Star Spangled Banner back in August 2007 (with the help of my friend Sylvia,) go to Tanker Bros here.
FLY your flag, America!
[Addendum: I was not going to get political for this post, BUT just found something on FaceBook that I think needs sharing, as a reminder of rights that all Americans have. Flying the flag IS one of those rights, no matter what anyone tries to tell you. The flag of America - and the rights of all Americans - has been paid for by the blood of your patriotic heroes. I asked for - and got - permission to post this. It was on a post reminder to fly the flag today. Read on:
Let the liberals get all in a fit about mine [flag] being up. A liberal family that goes to a very liberal all black church this morning just about a mile away from here were walking down my street to avoid the traffic of New Bern Ave., this morning. Do you know what the dad said to me in front of his kids. I will quote it but sensor: "take that fu**kin... Read More' flag s**ty looking rag down-- or i be yo' a*** .. who u think u is?'' ... i drag yo a** down and beat u down (followed by him calling me the N-word" Everyone on my street has their flags out today. I will just leave mine up for good now that I am settled in after moving in this house.
And then:
That's just what I said to that sad man.. I quote myself 'This flag still stands for freedom, and radicals like you and your Obamacrats will not take that away." Then I hung my flag on the pole on my porch, and went right back inside...
Again: Fly your flag with pride, America.]
