PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN

STAR SPANGLED BANNER

     As a kid my dad was in the military, so we lived on a number of bases through the years. Tonight I wen to one of the local fireworks displays and it reminded me of that time. Whenever you went to the movies you had to stand and watch a small video with the National Anthem before every movie.  During this time everyone was respectful and quiet during this time. As a child it seemed a little "corny". I don't know if that is the right word for how how I felt but it is what comes to mind. I MISS THOSE TIMES. In my later years I realize how i taught you to respect the beliefs of our country, whether you agree or not. I wish that we still had to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in classrooms or the National Anthem at public events. I don't care if it is not politically correct. This is "The" United States of America and we should be proud of being citizens of this country. Flaws and blemishes included. I still don't see a mass exodus of people leaving The United States for other  "better" countries. Oh Yeah, that's because there aren't any better countries