why are americans so obsesed with their flag? im an american and i think its silly that people are so obsesed. people from england use their flag as a fasion statement, but their not obsesed
2007-02-25 09:14:34 · 11 answers · asked by Jacod Vs Edward?...Edward Wins! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
We aren't all obsessed.
But most confuse the flag (a mere piece of cloth, a symbol) for the things that it represents.
People in general tend to confuse symbols with values -- and end up destroying the value over protecting the symbol.
That's why I'm against worship of symbols; it substitutes for valuing genuine values.
"See what a good American I am? I worship this cloth and would kills anyone who disses it -- I hate everything it represents, but because I sob when I see it, that makes me a good American."
blech!
2007-02-25 12:00:15 · answer #1 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have disparate states barely united by a civil war and then crushingly powerful central government rule the symbols that you use to represent unity by necessity have to become more powerful than the forces of decentralization. With a republic you're fighting the tide, only Empires have achieved long-term stability in the past (so far).
2007-02-25 17:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im emigrating to the US and so will have to pledge aligence to the flag.
I'm currently English and don't have to pledge aligence to to the British flag. I find it strange too! Here in Britain, we seem to assume that if you are born here, you automatically are dedicated to Britain and its' traditions.
Then again, it could be that "stiff upper lip" thing. We Brits feel embarassed by public shows of emotions, so pledging aligence to flags and so on, makes us feel very uncomfortable and squirmy!
2007-02-25 17:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by TK_M 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's American culture. National pride is instilled in young Americans and for most it's carried through.
2007-02-25 17:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by MichaelF 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually it is people who have been in the military who feel this way. Their friends were wounded, maimed, and died for that flag, so to them, disrespecting the flag means disrespecting all of the people who sacrificed for liberty & freedom.
2007-02-25 17:34:21 · answer #5 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It represents our country and it's freedom. A lot of people take pride in it.
2007-02-25 17:18:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Americans are selfish creatures.. too much pride and egotistical characteristics follow in their blood
2007-02-25 17:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
We are proud to be an American....We know what it stands for and we are thankful. We are very PROUD!
2007-02-25 17:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by sleddinginthesnow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, miss "Cute Thang"... shut your fat azz "cute" mouth up. Stop being prejudice, and get a life. Are you really so boring and bored with yourself that you need to attack others for their pride? Grow up!!
2007-02-25 17:34:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
America is the best country in the world. Don't be jelous.
2007-02-25 17:19:37 · answer #10 · answered by Herb 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋