Do people look for trouble?

Is it just me or do people just look for trouble?

I was in Evergreen today coming out on 73 and just past Lucky Lure the house on the left up the hill has a Confederate Flag that also says “redneck” on it.

I know everyone has opinions but really way draw attention to yourself I just don’t get it.

I have my own beliefs on many things but I am adult and know they are mine and I don’t go looking for trouble.

Freedom of speech and expression. Many brave Americans fought and died for the Stars and Bars.

HEARTLESS wrote: Freedom of speech and expression. Many brave Americans fought and died for the Stars and Bars.

Actually they did not. Brave Americans fought for the United States of America, not against it.

Something the Dog Said wrote:

HEARTLESS wrote: Freedom of speech and expression. Many brave Americans fought and died for the Stars and Bars.

Actually they did not. Brave Americans fought for the United States of America, not against it.

Just your opinion.

HEARTLESS wrote:

Something the Dog Said wrote:

HEARTLESS wrote: Freedom of speech and expression. Many brave Americans fought and died for the Stars and Bars.

Actually they did not. Brave Americans fought for the United States of America, not against it.

Just your opinion.

Nope, the facts. Brave Americans do not commit treason against their country, they fight to preserve it.

Something the Dog Said wrote:

HEARTLESS wrote:

Something the Dog Said wrote:

HEARTLESS wrote: Freedom of speech and expression. Many brave Americans fought and died for the Stars and Bars.

Actually they did not. Brave Americans fought for the United States of America, not against it.

Just your opinion.

Nope, the facts. Brave Americans do not commit treason against their country, they fight to preserve it.

And yet patriots have always fought against aggression by oppressive governments, not for it like useless lackeys.

You mean like ISIS and Al Queda? True American patriots fought for the United States of America, not against it. From the days of George Washington to our current armed forces fighting against terrorism. How can you deny that fact? Apparently you support those like Tim McVeigh as a "brave Americans".

"Hmm, I'll take what is the First Amendment for $5000.00 Alex..." No one has to like how I express myself, if you don't like it challenge me (and be prepared for a debate but if you want to take it any further swing first and prepare to have your ass handed to you) or mind your own damn business!

I don't go around pulling down rainbow flags or telling anyone they can't display pro-homosexual symbols, it's none of my business. Frankly I don't like the whole pro-gay agenda and I find the whole movement (pun intended) disgusting but you won't see me telling anyone else they can't say what they want or do what they want until they are breaking the law and/or physically harming others.

I don't have any affinity for the KKK, the American Socialist Party (is that the Democrats these days? Sorry, I digress), or the goddamned American Nazis either. Regardless, we are all protected as citizens (and apparently illegal aliens too to some extent under the current administration) by the First Amendment.

Are we still a nation that values the freedoms afforded to us by the Constitution or are we a bunch of lemmings, herd animals who follow the direction of the herd without bothering to question authority and the people we have elected to lead our nation?!

I should be sorry for the rant but I'm not - Neutral Guy please don't take it as a personal affront between you and I. This is a bigger issue between me and a large portion of the American public.

otisptoadwater wrote: "Hmm, I'll take what is the First Amendment for $5000.00 Alex..." No one has to like how I express myself, if you don't like it challenge me (and be prepared for a debate but if you want to take it any further swing first and prepare to have your ass handed to you) or mind your own damn business!

I don't go around pulling down rainbow flags or telling anyone they can't display pro-homosexual symbols, it's none of my business. Frankly I don't like the whole pro-gay agenda and I find the whole movement (pun intended) disgusting but you won't see me telling anyone else they can't say what they want or do what they want until they are breaking the law and/or physically harming others.

I don't have any affinity for the KKK, the American Socialist Party (is that the Democrats these days? Sorry, I digress), or the goddamned American Nazis either. Regardless, we are all protected as citizens (and apparently illegal aliens too to some extent under the current administration) by the First Amendment.

Are we still a nation that values the freedoms afforded to us by the Constitution or are we a bunch of lemmings, herd animals who follow the direction of the herd without bothering to question authority and the people we have elected to lead our nation?!

I should be sorry for the rant but I'm not - Neutral Guy please don't take it as a personal affront between you and I. This is a bigger issue between me and a large portion of the American public.

Just as racists are allowed to demonstrate their support of bigotry, so are others allowed to criticize them for it. No where did Neutral Guy state that racists should not be allowed to fly the stars and bars. He merely stated the lack of wisdom for doing so. America allows the freedom for its residents to express their stupidity, it also allows its residents to comment about those that do so. Just because you are free to express your thoughts does not mean that you are protected against criticisms from others for doing so. Freedom of speech cuts both ways.

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