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Old 07-08-2014, 04:52 AM   #248
DanaC
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Originally Posted by Big Sarge View Post

So yes, if you fight for something it is precious to you. If you sit on your ass at home and discuss the merits of war, it is probably a piece of cloth.
Except it isn't is it? Just a piece of cloth for those who've never fought. There seems a general reverence in the US for the flag which is unusual (to my mind).
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