Are Americans patriotic any more? Is anyone proud to be an American? It seems like everyone is always complaining about how horrible the government is and how awful fellow citizens are; people are taking freedom of speech too far. Aren't we supposed to pursue happiness in this wonderful country of ours?
You have people like #Edward Snowden who commit treason and yet are quoted in the media every other day. Everyone is screaming about their privacy and placing it above national security. When exactly did that mindset start? Since I don't involve myself in criminal behavior, I don't really understand WHY I should not want the FBI to look at terrorists' cell phones.
People don't even take the time to put flags out for Independence Day, #Flag Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day or Labor Day. There was a time when the people with NO FLAGS in front of their house were the odd ones out. I like to imagine there are some small towns out there full of citizens who still proudly fly the American flag.
It's not lost on me that all this bad stuff is happening BECAUSE we live a free country, but I still miss real patriotism. It used to be us against them (whoever 'them' are). I'll never stop tearing up when I hear the national anthem. I want to keep trusting the government to protect our country. I'm never going to stop putting flags outside.