I got a copy of the 30th anniversary article about this from a freind. If I recall correctly, the famous still photogrpher at that event- James Roarke lost his job when the LA Examiner went under. Several years later the poor guy died rather young when he was assaulted or mugged early one morning after leaving his job at a restaraunt or bar? in Portland, I think. RIP.

Fine. Good. G-d bless.

But ‘freedoms’ should NEVER be taken for granted.

Our Flag is NOT just some collection of colorful fabric arranged in a way unique from all other flags in the world.

Our Flag was born unto itself. It had NO prior configuration. No royal coat of arms. It represented no monarchy or dynasty. No individual ego lays claim over our Flag and its history.

And while the pieces represent specific things … To me the stripes represent the plowed farmlands that not only have fed the people of this nation, but the world. The red stripes are the paths of battles and wars where our nation’s blood was spilled in order to keep the blood from running over onto the white striped that are the times of peace and prosperity in our nation. The two are sewn tightly together, because you cannot have the clean white stripes without the deep red stripes in between.

The blue upper left corner that holds the fifty stars is the vast promising sky above our nation. We look up into it during the day to anticipate the approach of weather and bask in the warmth of the Sun. And at night we look up … humbled by the sky’s deep vastness, and how small we really are in the grand scope of the universe. The fifty stars are territories of building blocks, not plundered lands, to this strong nation … a nation who by its very foundation not only sustains itself but MUST hold up in order for the rest of the world to survive. 250 points stretch out from those 50 stars, as if reaching out to each other for strength and unity.

The Flag is not just some expendable symbol.

The Flag is a testament to the struggle and fight and determination of the people of this country that has continued to go into building this nation.

The Flag is a sacred relic to those who died, and continue to die, in every battle of every war our nation has ever been a part of. It is relic to those who did not die, but returned home after the battle to prove you can pick up life, stand it on its feet, and live it again.

When some people see our Flag they immediately hate us.

However, if those same people were in trouble or danger OUR Flag is the one they would be seeking out for shelter. And, OUR Flag would not stand in judgement or hold a grudge.

Our Flag proudly flies over events and buildings, reminding us that we are free.

Our Flag gratefully drapes the coffins of our fallen troops, reminding us that our freedom isn’t cheap or free.

Our Flag has guaranteed us the right to express ourselves freely …

But our Flag deserves the dignity given to the only soldier who has lived and survived every battle, war and tribulation since this country began.

Mr. Monday knew that, to be sure …

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Roark

I remember when this happened!! Chicago was a very proud city that year.

THANK YOU BASH!

The two idiots with the matches are probably DNC officials now.
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Does ANYBODY actually know if a follow-up has been done on the two pyromaniacs and what they are doing today?

Wonder if they are taking part in the socialist/commie groups that hire out and protest this war.

That story 2 years ago said they had diificulty tracking down and interviewing the two pyros. I found their names and reason at:

htp://veterans.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?pageid=24&release_id=10586

it is a long link, you may want to get their manually.

Thanks!

I wish that the American left would move to China or Saudia Arabia and enjoy all the benefits of that country.