The United States Flag?

Question

I served in Iraq for 2 years in a combat unit. I work and pay taxes. I am law abiding, i don't even have parking tickets or moving violations on my driving record. Though I am a legalized US citizen, but born in mexico, am I not considered a true citizen of the United States? I fly both flags for two different reasons, the Mexican flag as pride in my culture, and the United States flag as pride, loyalty and love for the United States, does this make me less of an "American"?

You can take the boy out of the "316" but you can't take the "316" out of the boy.

"3rd Heard"

Answer 1

Let me see if I have this right......You came to this counrty LEGALLY. You went through all of the proper channels to become a legalized US citizen AND regardless of what you may actually believe, SERVED this counrty's call to arms. If this is correct.....
From one born a citizen to one who worked for it....welcome to America, my friend.

Answer 2

It doesn't make you less of an American, but it will cause people to question your loyalty, who will you side with if a war breaks out between the U.S and Mexico? Why is flying a foreign flag on U.S soil so improtant to you? What would happen if you flew the U.S flag in Mexico? I was born here, and I am of Irish and Polish decent. I am very proud of that fact. however I do not desecrate the Flag that I protected by flying their native flags.
People question your loyalty because there are so many Mexican flags being flown above or equal to old glory, they are driven around hanging out the window or draped over the hood of a car, while the people inside throw beer bottles or worse out the window. It is flown, in this matter not only on Mexican holidays but on the Fourth of July. It is given more respect by most Mexican people then our flag.
I celebrate St. Patrick's day like any other good Irishmen, and I try to celebrate Polish Independence day like any other good Pollock, but I do not give those countries more respect even on those days then I do this one.
It's great that you are proud of your heritage, and you may not be like the people I described above, but the majority of people with Mexican heritage have spoiled it for the rest.

Thanks for what you did.

And rundevelt, he didn't ask for you to spew your anti-America crap. Too bad you don't have the balls to let us know where you are from so we can tell you how crappy your country is.

Answer 3

I thank you for assimilating as an American. Part of the problem may be a sign of the times because of the recent protesters waving the Mexican Flag on American soil and making demands. This has made many Americans take a second look at why the protesters want to be here but at the same time wave their flag in our face. Wave your flag with pride, you have earned it, just be sure that it always fly's below the American flag.

Answer 4

If you're a legal citizen, you're a true citizen. You're a good patriotic American if the American flag is higher than any others you might be flying.

If you're flying a Mexican flag right side up, reconsider. Conditions in Mexico are so bad that people are leaving it in droves, even risking their lives crossing hot deserts or packed in the backs of hot trucks. Fly it upside down until conditions in Mexico improve and it becomes a place that people aren't trying to get away from so desperately.

Answer 5

Only if you are running around the streets with a bunch of illegals from Mexico who are demanding right that they should be demanding from the MEXICAN government.
I dont' think anyone has a problem with pride in culture, but assimilation is important, too. At least you DO fly the AMERICAN flag, too!
What I want to know is why the people who organized these huge rallies here, didn't do that in MEXICO. Mexico is a beautiful country with a marvelous history! They have lots of natural resources. If they were run correctly, then poverty wouldn't be so rampet and people wouldn't be trying to leave.

Answer 6

Negative, I have been in Iraq 3 times. Thanks for serving by the way. As a still active soldier I fly a polish flag along with my American flag for the same reason. Point is Americans all came from other countries somewhere down the line. You are not a true native american unless you are just that a native american. And even with that said we stole this country from them and made it the greatest nation in the world. Be proud of your heritage and be loyal to the country you live in. Keep on trucking.

Answer 7

Although I haven't served in the Armed Forces, I've often asked myself the same question. Being born in the US but coming from a different culture is a lot harder on us than others might think. I have love and respect for my country, the United States of America. But I also cannot forget about what runs through my veins...Mexican blood. I'm going to have to say that we are just as American as the rest. It's harder for us to take for granted what rights we are given here naturally. We've seen first hand what things would be like if we weren't...

And I can't forget to say thank you for fighting for us and those rights we value so much. God Bless...

Answer 8

There is a huge level of bigotry right now towards immigrants. I've heard people say they have beef with illegal, not legal immigrants. My argument is that nobody knows or can tell the difference and the current hostility is towards ALL immigrants. I think it's stupid and a red herring. It detracts people from us spiralling deeper into debt. I've also heard people say you should only fly the American flag, that anything else is unpatriotic. I think that's silly. You can love America and still be proud of your heritage at the same time. I honestly believe all this hype is because we're agitated at the state of the country right now and need someone to fuss about.

Fly em both.

Answer 9

No, if you are a legal U.S. Citizen you are an American. I know many Americans who fly the flag of their original country alongside with the American flag. I think it would make you less of an American if you were to only fly the Mexican flag and not the U.S. along side of it. Be proud you have culture, and know where your ancestors are from. I'm a mutt and have no clue..

Answer 10

No more than waving Irish flags, etc., makes people un-American at a St. Patrick's Day parade. The problem is that many immigrants, particularly those who have already disrespected our country and its laws by entering illegally, compound that apparent disrespect by showing pride ONLY in the colors, etc., of the old country, with no indication of allegiance -- or even respect -- for the one they're in. That certainly does not sound like it is an issue with you, but it is with others, which is why you might encounter some uncharitable responses.

Answer 11

No, I don't think it makes you less of an American. I'm just wondering why the Mexican flag symbolizes your culture. It seems to me that your culture is made up of your family, food, traditions and any number of other things that span much of north and central America and have little if anything to do with the political unit that is the sovereign country we know as Mexico.