No Flag From Me Today

Sorry, my "patriotism" has been hijacked by my government. I usually proudly fly the US flag on particular holidays but I just can't in good conscience do so now. The following articles sum up my thoughts.  Enjoy the day, but please, no false "love of country."

242 years later, America has some unfulfilled promises

Joe the refugee reminded me what the American dream is all about

5 Reasons I'm Not Celebrating The 4th Of July This Year

I’m A Military Wife, But I Won’t Celebrate 4th Of July This Year

We are still not free: Why I can’t celebrate the Fourth of July

 

 (Dreamstime.com)

Read more here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article214253289.html#storylink=cpy