This is for Americans. All Americans. Perhaps through the lens of gratitude we can find the common ground we all share. We cannot move forward without each other.
This is also for our friends from the other lands.
This is for people who do not quite understand why some people take a knee during the national anthem.
This is for us.
© 2026 – SoulSequel
2 responses to “Dear Flag”
I feel the same way about the meaning of our flag.
Pride is a very tricky emotion to manage. When exhibited for the wrong reasons it might be the most dangerous of all of our emotions. But, when considered for the genuine qualities for what it is supposed to represent, it might be one of the very best of human qualities.
Taking a knee is an act that says what the flag is meant to represent is what’s important, not the cloth or superficial patriotism.
it takes courage to go against status quo when status quo has a majority that don’t want to empathize with those who are marginalized and just want to be treated equally.
@spitfire3dc You get it man, you get it. It does take courage to stand for something. These athletes are doing this with thousand of eyes on them, and at the risk of losing millions in endorsements. I can’t remember where I found this, but it explains really well why these Americans are true patriots:
“They are kneeling in an effort to defend the very core of the Declaration of Independence. No political act is more patriotic than petitioning government for that purpose. If you dislike their tactics, apart from their message, consider them imperfect; I won’t object so long as you then ask yourself if you find it easy to forgive Thomas Jefferson for the imperfection of owning slaves while advancing life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but hard to forgive young black men for merely kneeling while they try to advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in their time.”