The flag is supposed to be a symbol of “nationhood” and “unity” (O’Brien 705). In Texas, treats the flag poorly than they are violating the statute. Government may not ban expression because it may be offensive. The First Amendment was ratified for that reason. In Street v. New York (1969) the Court ruled a person cannot be punished for yelling hateful words at the flag.…
Some people viewed the flag as a symbolism of pride and heritage, while others saw it as discrimination. The Confederate Flag was the main focal point of the case. Because of the disagreement in opinion it made it particularly…
Battle Flag As I was scanning the topic list for another topic to write curiosity paper #3 on one article popper out at me called “Tom Petty on past Confederate flag use”. It is a relatively short article written by Andy Greene and published by Rolling Stones about why Tom Petty agrees with South Carolina’s decision to take the confederate flag down from their government buildings. Even though the timing of the lowering of the flag could have been a bit better, the country was torn between white on black violence, I still agree with the decision South Carolina legislature made.…
The Gadsden Flag Snake Prior to its appearance on the Gadsden Flag, the snake has been used in Benjamin Franklin’s works, such as the famous political cartoon “Join, or Die” and his anonymous letter to the Pennsylvania Journal. Additionally, the snake was used as a symbol of courage, unity, and independence throughout the colonies. “She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: she is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage, … she never wounds ‘till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her.” The American Guesser, now believed to be Benjamin Franklin, wrote this about the rattlesnake and the “magnanimity and true courage” that is represents. The rattlesnake represents the 13 American colonies that England forced their laws on.…
Another group of opposing Americans argues that going against the Anthem and Flag by extension is a show of being unpatriotic. The flag and anthem are not only a symbol of unity but also of patriotism and…
Whether it's passing by homes that are proudly flying the flag on the front porch, going to the beach, or seeing it on clothes and stickers placed on cars. I often wonder if these people know what it represents. If so, why would they bluntly display such a controversial symbol? Due to this controversy, coupled that with the recent police shootings of unarmed African-Americans, and the rising attention on racism in America, last school term my English teacher assigned small…
The American flag is the very definition of our country, our 50 united states, red for our valor, white is our purity, and the blue for our vigilance. It should be protected for what it stands for. It may be controversial due to the 1st Amendment and it’s freedom of speech, but I believe it gone through too much to be treated in such a way,…
Whether people that are for the flag or against it, there will always be different beliefs over this matter. We could all make it a little better if we left the past in the past and moved forward together to help make the future a better place for everyone. We all ought to strive to become people who can get along no matter what the differences are. We all should work together to help show the world how we can work together to accomplish all goals.…
These negative views stem from a history of groups using the flag during controversial and inhumane times. The “Dixiecrat” party used the flag to protest against the civil rights movement (Coski 2015). In the 1940’s the UDC (United Daughters of the Confederacy) tried to get involved and protect the flag against desecration and misuse, but ultimately lost the battle and the flag became the symbol of rebellion along with racism (Coski 2015). The KKK didn’t use the flag as its racist symbol until its second rebirth in the 1930’s and 40’s, causing the most damage to the flags reputation (Coski 2015).…
For them, every time they see the flag it's a reminder of one of our nation's greatest failures. It reminds them of a time when we described ourselves as the land of the free even as millions of our people were treated as mere farm animals. It can also be a source of fear, indicating the person wearing it or sporting it on their vehicle or flag pole may yearn for the days when this racism was the norm. In such context, the Confederate flag may well be offensive.…
“When we honor our flag, we honor what we stand for as a Nation - freedom, equality, justice, and hope.” - Ronald Reagan. The American Flag is the third oldest of National Standards of the world. It’s even older than the Union Jack of Britain and the Tricolor of France. The American Flag was first sanctioned by Congress June 14,1777.…
Displaying the Confederate flag is bigoted and sour grapes, in my humble opinion. The Confederacy lost the Civil War, yet a few southern states there were part of this failed rebel government hold onto this part of history by displaying the losing flag on their state banners. The first amendment protects individual citizens right to display the flag of the Confederacy on their car, or in their home, but this emblem should not extend to state buildings. Some historical revisionists have tried to down play the great roll Abraham Lincoln played as president in signing the emancipation proclamation, and some pro Jefferson Davis fans are pushing to show the valor of this man, who was essentially a traitor. Sorry, I do not support the southern cause from hundred and fifty years ago, and it is a cause that said women were inferior to men, and who wanted slaves counted as 3/4s of a person for suffrage purposes, but which would never give these individuals rights to be equal citizens.…
In the words of the great President Ronald Reagan, “… and let us never forget that in honoring our flag, we honor the American men and women who have courageously fought and died for it over the last 200 years, patriots who set an ideal above any consideration of self. Our flag flies free today…
The Homeless Patriot American citizens pledge to their flag, display their flag, and honor their flag, but an astonishing image demonstrates the use of the Star Spangled Banner as a way to keep warm overnight. Spencer Platt, an award- winning American photojournalist, captured a compelling moment in a Brooklyn borough of New York on September 10, 2013. Platt laid eyes upon a homeless man sleeping on a dirt-and-germ-filled park bench, clinging to what little belongings he still had, while shielding his own eyes from the light of day using a frilly, yellowish soiled cloth. Click. Without a pause, the photojournalist snapped a picture of the homeless man, in what essentially was his bed, with an american flag draped over his motionless body as a blanket.…
Based on “What of this Goldfish Would you Wish”, “The American Flag Stands for Tolerance”, and my own experience, our relationships with others define who we are by showing what we are passionate about. In “What of this Goldfish Would you Wish?” By. Etgar Keret Yoni, a young man is intrigued in making a documentary so he can knock on doors and ask people what they would wish for if they had three wishes from a magical goldfish. Yoni is interested to examine the different answers and to document all of it.…