volfannbama
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As a Operation Desert Storm veteran I am sick and tired of the BS in this country with those that refuse to acknowledge those that protect our freedom to do the things we enjoy with our lifestyles. Many have lost their lives protecting this country and these youngsters obvious disrespect is ridicuous. Hell, they dont even know what they are protesting.
This BS is highly influenced by colleges with their mostly left wing anti-american liberal professors. Its time to hold these institutions accountable. In addition our previous Presdent Obama had no respect for the military and many other things in my opinion.
It is not freedom of speech to burn the flag and not give respect to our country.
You might not agree or like the president, but to say any president is un-American is dumb. That job is tens of thousands times more stressful than any of us know. You have to love your country to put yourself under that much stress, judgment, and responsibilities. Not a shot at you it's a shot at Op
As a veteran, you should understand freedom of speech or expression better than most. Defend that freedom is not just the defense of that which we agree with but all free speech.
You take it as a personal disrespect of the military because that is your closest association. Most of the protest as this (our guys have not proven to be a protest) are more directed at Police Officers than military and that is widely known.
People that do things like this the right way are to be commended even if we disagree.
As a veteran, you should understand freedom of speech or expression better than most. Defend that freedom is not just the defense of that which we agree with but all free speech.
You take it as a personal disrespect of the military because that is your closest association. Most of the protest as this (our guys have not proven to be a protest) are more directed at Police Officers than military and that is widely known.
People that do things like this the right way are to be commended even if we disagree.
I disagree. This is the attitude that is taking our country down. No respect for anthing anymore unless its a special interest. Our techers and professors teaching its ok to disrepect authority. (police, etc). We are on a downward spiral.
Good lord move this to the politics forum already.
So your solution is what? Only allow opinions that are ok to you? Only allow behaviors you agree with?
You might not agree or like the president, but to say any president is un-American is dumb. That job is tens of thousands times more stressful than any of us know. You have to love your country to put yourself under that much stress, judgment, and responsibilities. Not a shot at you it's a shot at Op
As a Operation Desert Storm veteran I am sick and tired of the BS in this country with those that refuse to acknowledge those that protect our freedom to do the things we enjoy with our lifestyles. Many have lost their lives protecting this country and these youngsters obvious disrespect is ridicuous. Hell, they dont even know what they are protesting.
This BS is highly influenced by colleges with their mostly left wing anti-american liberal professors. Its time to hold these institutions accountable. In addition our previous Presdent Obama had no respect for the military and many other things in my opinion.
It is not freedom of speech to burn the flag and not give respect to our country.
Moral of the story: win basketball games and be decent young men.
And this coming from a 21 Marine Corps veteran and police officer.
The putting your hand over your heart is no big deal to me, never done it before in my life. As a society we come up with these meaningless gestures and want to shame people that dont follow suit. I have never put my hand over my heart and i would put the sacrifices ive made for this country against anyones.
As for the rest of the stuff, if they are not acting like idiots and using it to make a statement, have at it. Thats what we are here for. I support those kids because im a vols fan not because i agree or disagree with some political issue. If they are trying to make a statement, i would say that statement is stupid. I would have done anything to have the opportunity to do what they are getting to do. But what can you expect when the folks they look up to are making fools of themselves every chance they get. If they are doing some sort of protest, commend them on doing it the right way. Now go win basketball games!
And by the way players, tough game last night but you all have done a great job this season.
I disagree. This is the attitude that is taking our country down. No respect for anthing anymore unless its a special interest. Our techers and professors teaching its ok to disrepect authority. (police, etc). We are on a downward spiral.
So you are ok with protestors in the street tearing up property and assaulting individuals, killing police officers because they dont agree with the police or our elected officials. This is where the disrespect starts and carries to the kneeling or not respecting the pledge or the flag.
Why would anyone want to disrepect the flag or the pledge?
So you are ok with protestors in the street tearing up property and assaulting individuals, killing police officers because they dont agree with the police or our elected officials. This is where the disrespect starts and carries to the kneeling or not respecting the pledge or the flag.
Why would anyone want to disrepect the flag or the pledge?
Yeah, I know. Just pointing out how silly it is. There is plenty to get on Obama about without making stuff up.
I am a White, Male, Christian, Conservative, born in Middle Tennessee, 21 years in the Marine Corps, 2 combat tours and work as a police Officer. I have never placed my hand over my heart. Am I am non American?
Too bad that aren't teaching better spelling and grammar in conservative areas.
You are an idiot if you think people not kissing police officers butts or saluting the flag leads to people killing cops. Stop listening those crazy conspiracy theorists.
Too bad that aren't teaching better spelling and grammar in conservative areas.
I guess it is the education I received at UT.
You are an idiot if you think people not kissing police officers butts or saluting the flag leads to people killing cops. Stop listening those crazy conspiracy theorists.
So you are ok with protestors in the street tearing up property and assaulting individuals, killing police officers because they dont agree with the police or our elected officials. This is where the disrespect starts and carries to the kneeling or not respecting the pledge or the flag.
Why would anyone want to disrepect the flag or the pledge?
It appears as if you didn't learn much as a "21 Marine Corps veteran".
As a "retired" Marine, you should understand proper customs and courtesies but apparently you need educating.
USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - United States Code
June 22, 1942 Congress passed a joint resolution which was amended on December 22, 1942 to become Public Law 829; Chapter 806, 77th Congress, 2nd session. Exact rules for use and display of the flag (36 U.S.C. 173-178) as well as associated sections (36 U.S.C. 171) Conduct during Playing of the National Anthem, (36 U.S.C. 172) the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Manner of Delivery were included.
171. Conduct during playing
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
But being that you have "sacrificed" so much, this must be below you. Honestly people who actually "sacrifice" need not brag about it to try to make some political point.
And what is the solution for others that have made sacrifices and such as you have, but feel there is no importance of placing your hand over their heart? Does that make them less of an American?It wasn't made up. It's a clear picture of him with his hands at his sides in a moment were the leader if the country should be more respectful.
I'm a veteran as well and can assure you I've made my sacrifices to this country and so have others in my family. I always put my hand over my heart during the anthem. Not because I have to but because I want to and I feel it's important to do it.
What exactly is a "combat" tour? The fact that you are feeling the need to boast about service, while trying to equate that to some how making you more able to speak on the meanings and necessity of proper respect to the flag is laughable.
Moral of the story: win basketball games and be decent young men.
And this coming from a 21 Marine Corps veteran and police officer.
The putting your hand over your heart is no big deal to me, never done it before in my life. As a society we come up with these meaningless gestures and want to shame people that dont follow suit. I have never put my hand over my heart and i would put the sacrifices ive made for this country against anyones.
As for the rest of the stuff, if they are not acting like idiots and using it to make a statement, have at it. Thats what we are here for. I support those kids because im a vols fan not because i agree or disagree with some political issue. If they are trying to make a statement, i would say that statement is stupid. I would have done anything to have the opportunity to do what they are getting to do. But what can you expect when the folks they look up to are making fools of themselves every chance they get. If they are doing some sort of protest, commend them on doing it the right way. Now go win basketball games!
And by the way players, tough game last night but you all have done a great job this season.
And what is the solution for others that have made sacrifices and such as you have, but feel there is no importance of placing your hand over their heart? Does that make them less of an American?