My latest letter to the editor ...
As has become common, a
'controversy' has arisen inviting us all to 'pick a side' and insist
that the 'other side' is (choose one) unpatriotic, bigoted, just plain
stupid. One adjective that seems out of place though is
'disrespectful.' How is quietly going to one knee instead of standing
'disrespecting the flag'? It may be 'nontraditional' but traditions
change. Already, prior to this, more than one posture has been
accepted, mostly regarding what one does with one's hands. So here's a
new posture. While honoring the flag, and the Republic for which it
stands, the kneeler is reminding us that some of our fellow citizens are
still not able to fully realize 'the blessings of liberty' mentioned in
the preamble to the Constitution.
When Tim Tebow assumed the same posture he was never accused of 'disrespecting' anything ...
