Lapel Flag Pin

One of the major reasons I oppose Obama is his comments regarding the USA Flag lapel pin and his obvious lack of knowledge of the true meaning of our nations flag. Anyone that would say, in effect, he would not wear our nations flag because, in essence, it would be like a political tool; is either ignorant of our flag and its history or just plain stupid. Apparently he has no idea what this flag represents or how it is entwined within our National History. For example: It was old glory that was seen in the Rockets red Glare, the bombs bursting in air, that gave proof through the night that our flag was still their... It was on Mount Suraibachi, that our soldiers were willing to risk their live just to be a part of its unfurling. When it's placed on the coffin of one who was willing to die for our country, it is a symbolism representing our countries appreciation for his/her service, sacrifice and love of country. It is not just a RAG or some political tool. Our Flag is in fact, a great part of this nations humanity, as well as ceremonially. It is a symbol unlike any other in our nations short but glorified history. We have shared our wealth throughout the world. When a nation needs help, we are first in line to provide them with substance or defend them from those that would take advantage of their plight. Yes our banner, our flag, is known throughout the world as a symbol of hope trust and humanity. Mr. Obama, before you become or even try to become president of this great nation, you must first come to know it. You claim that you, your party, wants to restore our nations good name, throughout the world. If that is true, I suggest you study the history of this country and stop bad-mouthing it. From your speeches, I get the impression that you think what happens in Washington is reflective of what this nation is all about. You have a lot to learn. Recently, your wife commented to the effect (at age 45) that she only now has any respect for this nation and that, several years back in a college thesis she spoke of this country as an Oppressor Nation. I resent those comments. If you want to talk about oppression, you must first go back to the Nations of Africa, north and south who, for thousands of years, enslaved or sold into slavery their own people. The United States of America did not even become a Nation until 1776 and in its short history, as a nation, paid the highest price to rid our nation of Slavery. NO OTHER NATION ON THE FACE OF THIS PLANET CAN MAKE THIS CLAIM! "Not only do I pray for it, on the score of human dignity, but I can freely for see that nothing but the rooting out of slavery can perpetuate the existence of our union, by consolidating it as a common bound of principle. " Attributed to George Washington.

The Messenger