2007-07-30 05:14:46 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Count me in, John! I just returned from living in Mexico for 3 years, and it's so good to be back, believe me. I enjoyed Mexico, but it's not the U.S. We don't realize just how good we have it unless we leave and get perspective.
I'm proud to be an American!
2007-07-30 05:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by amazin'g 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Very proud to be an American.
2007-07-30 12:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
One proud American here.
God bless the USA!
2007-07-30 13:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by egg_sammash 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a proud American, although I am not always proud of things America does...
2007-07-30 13:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Historian Howard Zinn, writing recently in The Progressive, said that this past Independence Day, Americans
"...would have done well to renounce nationalism and all its symbols: its flags, its pledges of allegiance, its anthems, its insistence in song that God must single out America to be blessed."
His column was an argument against the basic idea that we should consider ourselves Americans, and instead advocated an "allegiance to the human race," as if the two were somehow incompatible.
I believe most Americans, love all the symbols of our greatness: our flag, our anthem, our history, and our culture. I have sworn my life to defending the principles upon which this country was founded, and I do believe with all my heart that our nation is special and unique.
I get choked up at the playing of "The Star Spangled Banner" and at the passing of Old Glory, and I stand and give proper honors when either occurs. That may make me a nationalist in Mr. Zinn's eyes, but it doesn't make me any less a member of the human race.
And what about that greatest symbol of America, our national colors, that Prof. Zinn would have us put away? Our flag stands for what this nation is: a beacon of hope to the rest of the world, a place where freedom and prosperity are available to all who come here peaceably and are willing to work for it. It represents the values and beliefs that our soldiers are dying for, because they know America is worth preserving. It represents that magical place where people from around the world still long to be, and it stands for justice and equality, the inherent human rights that are sadly lacking in many places around the world.
Do we sometimes make mistakes in dealing with other nations? Yes, of course, but this nation represents a land where good triumphs more often than not, and that is why the rest of the world continues to look to us for guidance and hope. And it is why our enemies seek to destroy us and everything that we represent.
2007-07-30 12:22:17 · answer #5 · answered by CaptainObvious 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I'm with you. I am so proud to be an American and even prouder after reading these answers. You guys are great!
God Bless.
2007-07-30 14:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always been proud to be American especially after traveling to other countries.
2007-07-30 13:18:30 · answer #7 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm proud to be an American and if there is anyone out there that isn't or wants to undermine this country, you need to either leave or be shot. I don't care which.
2007-07-30 14:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been to many countries and have never found one that is as free as America. Germany was close but no cigar! The people here take it for granted. Are you listening--we are free!! I wish to keep it that way. Please get your heads out of the sand and realize that the Rag Heads are trying to end our freedom!! If you are proud of America, don't let the Clinton's back in!!! USMC 60-68
2007-07-30 13:32:23 · answer #9 · answered by grizzlytrack 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am proud to be an American!
Let freedom ring!
2007-07-30 12:29:01 · answer #10 · answered by Me 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋