[cuban leaf]

I understand your sentiment, but beginning in November of 2008, whenever I am at a public gathering where the star spangled banner is sung or performed, I turn my back on the flag. Yes, it can be uncomfortable with all those people behind me looking at me. But what price freedom?

I realized today that I am like the Mel Gibson character in the movie “The Patriot”, before his son was killed. It is apparent to me that a lot of us are. But that moment will probably come for all of us, in its way. I hope and pray not, but I am a student of history. I know how things work out. And times may change, but people don’t.

[MamaTexan]

I understand your sentiment, but beginning in November of 2008, whenever I am at a public gathering where the star spangled banner is sung or performed, I turn my back on the flag.

I stand from respect to the past, but my hands are at my sides, and I ceratinly don't repeat the words.

The original meaning of 'allegiance' is fealty...you know, that pesky thing the War was kinda fought over because the Founders refused to swear it to the King of England.

I'll be DAMNED if I'll give my Oath and Affirmation to a totally UNconstitutional and out-of-control federal government.