To Be An American

Sometimes we Americans take ourselves way too seriously. I personally think we revert to our primitive tribal ways and it works against us. We also fall back to our symbol worship. You know what that is right? When one believes in a symbol to the point where common sense and decency goes right out the window, right? Right. Here’s an example:



Look, I’m a proud American. I respect the veterans of this country. I don’t bad mouth the country. But first, I am a logical human being and recently it has been very hard to be a logical human being and a proud American. Honestly.

The above video is a prime example. This veteran, and I thank him for his service, should really reflect on his actions. To destroy private property in the name of his country is not only illegal, it is also disrespectful and contradictory to the very values he served to protect. Freedom of Speech.

The Mexican flag shouldn’t be flying over the U.S. flag. Fine. Is it illegal? That’s questionable per Texas v. Johnson, but let’s say it is illegal. Just for sake of discussion, let us assume flying a flag above the U.S. flag is absolutely against the law. Who is responsible for the application of the law?

The U.S. Justice System.

Not Jim Brossard.

Vigilantism is illegal.

Why not walk into the store, perhaps with some baked goods for the owner, and explain the symbolic (remember, these are flags of cloth, not babies hanging from the pole) insult to him? That would be far too diplomatic and intelligent of an approach. Instead, let’s be bullheaded and ignorant, as most of the world must perceive us as, and destroy private property?

Brossard is being touted as a “real American hero.” If you step back and look at his acts objectively, he didn’t really protect America’s ideals dealing with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (personal property). Not very American.

Here’s the spin on Fox News – notice how the issue about Brossard’s breaking our law is mentioned for a matter of seconds before the real agenda is brought up.



And if any Right Winger is reading this – I don’t support illegal immigration. I’m not a "liberal." I was born in the country and I quite certain I’m smarter and better looking than you, so get off my blog.