Facing the Flag

other sports players who followed in the example were not taken with much ease. Much like any other protest, there are opposing groups who believe that their actions are disrespectful and not appropriate, as they are mocking the actual meaning of the flag and anthem. In the article, military veterans are calling these protesters “unpatriotic,“ police unions have even threatened to stop providing security protection at the NFL games, and even the President, Mr. Donald Trump has suggested that…

The rhetorical images :U.S. flag background, a child, an elephant, and a gun propped in Sarah Palin’s arms. The U.S. flag represents the patriotism, as well as our own history of where guns saved the citizens from a tragic end such as the fight against the English back in the colonies in the 17th century. A child to remind us…

Both articles describe the situation of the flag burning by Gregory Lee Johnson was a criminal act that should be penalized for, but the text of each of them explain their own opinionated answer on why so. The Texas vs Johnson Majority Opinion’s tone was more analytical, however, the editorial’s tone was a thoughtful and virtuous. Firstly, Texas vs Johnson, Majority Opinion article explicates the court case of Johnson about the burning of the flag in analytical tone. “We submit that nobody can…

Some people would say that it would be a bad thing to treat the flag with disrespect and others would agree but not agree. This is all because of Johnson that burnt the United States flag in the state of Texas in a public place. I agree, that it was wrong for Johnson to burn the flag because it is the flag that symbolizes unity and freedom and to do that to it. It was also wrong because it was in a public place. But if some people would agree with Johnson because they believe that it was his…

racial inequality. during the playing of the U.S. national anthem. The demonstrations have generated mixed reactions. Some have called the protests unpatriotic and disrespectful of the U.S. flag, the national anthem, the police, and the military. But the government isn’t applying to the meaning of the flag. “ When one believes the united states is not living up to its idea of freedom, liberty, and justice for all, refusing to stand for the national anthem is appropriate and need to be…

convention was taking place in Dallas in 1984 where Gregory Lee Johnston participated in a political demonstration of which an american flag was burned as a sign of symbolic language. He was then charged on a Texas criminal statute that forbids the desecration of venerated objects that included but not excluded to monuments,places of worship or burial, or a state or national flag “in a way that would offend one or more persons likely to observe or discover his action”. This lead to him being…

The burning of the American flag is one of the biggest controversies that has been going on for years, whether it's an act of defiance and rebellion or if it's your right as freedom of speech. There has been multiple events where the act of burning of the flag has been involved and riots and violent outbursts followed soon after. In 1989 there was a case which ruled it as apart of the first amendment, granting it as your freedom of speech. This lead half of America in an uproar because they…

4. In this segment titled, The Redskins’ Name- Catching Racism, by former The Daily Show host Jon Stewart, the name of the Washington D.C. Redskins is critiqued by both fans of the football team and Native Americans alike. Due to the heavily entrenched racial connotation of the particular word “redskin” many feel as though it not only is entirely inappropriate, but also highly offensive to those who have felt the full impact of the nuance the word entails. However, fans of the team believe it…

The writer manages to display his patriotism by the placement of the American flag, especially in the beginning of the movie. Also in the beginning of the movie Greenwald chooses to play This Land is Your Land which is a popular American folk song, the song selection displays that he isn't critiquing America, as much as he is the…

brother would not make it to any of my “lasts” was heartbreaking. Infact, I made a camouflage American Flag bow to wear in my hair every volleyball game to support my brother. Every time before playing a game, my team and I would stand on the end line while the National Anthem was playing. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t tear up every single time I heard the National Anthem. Looking up at the American Flag while putting my hand over my heart was an instant reminder of my brother fighting for our…