THE RED, THE WHITE AND THE BLUE

Millionaire children playing a game while insulting the flag of the country that allows them to play the game shameful to say the least.
The following essay was written by the wife of a veteran at the height of the "Flag burning crowd" a few years ago.  It deserves to be read again at this time.
"Can we talk?  There are some things on my mind I really feel the need to share with you."
"Do you have any idea what it feels like to grow old----to see young people lacking respect for you?  Oh yes, I've heard it all--times have changed--what used to be important just isn't chic anymore--it's old fashioned and out of step."
"Let me just tell you something for you to think about.  I've been spit upon!  Some people today ignore me completely--as if I weren't even there.  But-- mostly, I guess, being shut up in the house and never being remembered at all is the most degrading."
"There are times I wonder what the parents of the youth of today are doing to promote the attitudes currently popular.  Perhaps a program to reeducate the parents is in order.  The kids are so far gone, the roots are planted in apathy.  My great, great--oh, goodness, ever so many greats ago--was tenderly made by the hands of a lady named Betsy Ross.  Since my heritage began--men have fought for me--stood up for me in the face of extreme adversity-- and, yes, even died for me.  I've had many changes in my growth--my design and the number of the stars in my crown have grown.  I think I'll 'bust' sometimes when I reflect on the glorious changes.  And--then--the sudden reality of the changes in attitudes toward me and my frbearers hurts me so.  I've been so proud to represent the great U.S.A."
"I guess the best part of a good talk is getting some things off your chest.  But I hope you'll think about some of the heartfelt things I've said.  I do love you, America."  
OLD GLORY...................Medicineman!