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I don't feel that flying a flag is a sign of patriotism. I think patriotism is feeling pride in your country, trying to improve your country and abiding by it's laws. Who is more patriotic, they guy who only flies his flag on holidays but cheats on his taxes or the guy who never flies a flag but doesn't cheat on his taxes?
Of course, everybody will have their own opinion on what patriotism is. That's the great thing about this country, you can have an opinion and voice it!
I don't fly a flag, never have. I did spend 20 years of my life in the Marine Corps and paticipated in numerous raisings and lowerings of the colors. That sense of pride never waivered. I don't feel a need to fly the flag at my house but thank those that choose to.
Happy 4th of July!
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