February 12, 2008 07:41 pm
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Teach your children what flag stands for
This is in response to the reader about the flag-watchers at Wal-Mart: I applaud you for giving your opinion and letting people know what your company has done for our soldiers, veterans and, last but not least, our community.
Since I am not an employee of Wal-Mart, I did not know how you honored our men and women serving and dying for our freedom. I also never expect anyone to be put in harm’s way to remove a tattered flag.
I was not pinpointing just Wal-Mart, but everyone, large or small, who dishonors our flag. I also said people are quick to forget. After 9-11, everywhere you looked, there were signs in front of businesses that read, “In God we trust,” or “God bless America.” You don’t see many now, but I will defend our flag.
My point was to make an issue of how people do not take care of our flag. To me, it is in remembrance of our soldiers. Yours is not the only one to not take down a torn flag. There are many.
I thank the Tribune for printing our opinions and would like for them to print another article on how to care for our flags. But I will continue to defend our God, country and Stars and Stripes. People need to teach their children about what our flag stands for.
God has been taken out of schools. The Ten Commandments are not allowed in some places.
I made a doll to look like Betsy Ross and put a flag on her lap. She sits in front of an office when I work in the summer. The kids ask, “Who is that?” and I tell them she sewed the first flag. The blue stands for vigilance and justice. The red is for the blood of those fighting for our freedom. White is for purity, and the stars are the states.
As Americans, we need to shout out more. Let our voices be heard about our freedoms taken from us. Our children will never know the kind of freedom I knew as a child.
Sharon Sharp
Kokomo
Letter wasn’t attack on Chrysler workers
I would like to extend my apologies to any Chrysler employees who may have taken offense to my earlier letter: “Criticizing foreign-car owners is hypocritical.”
This was definitely not intended as an attack on anyone. It was written as a response to a previous letter criticizing foreign-car owners for helping defeat the Big Three.
I in no way meant to belittle the efforts of all the hard-working folks in the auto industry, especially here in Kokomo. I know this country was founded on the principles of hard work and dedication, and you all are fine examples of the heart and spirit of America.
The intent of my letter was actually to point out that sometimes we forget how many foreign products we all use on a daily basis. Stores are full of common products that are foreign made so, in reality, we are all guilty of “helping” the Japanese financially, whether we like it or not.
I would hope that anyone I have upset would accept my apology and know that I certainly do not wish any ill will toward anyone. Kokomo would certainly be much worse off if not for the contributions of the great folks of Chrysler.
May God bless you in your endeavors.
Jason Montgomery
Kokomo
Rock ‘n’ roll at a Reds game
Rock ‘n’ roll has a bad name with the religious community and/or the Bible Belt.
I would like to see Gene Simmons of KISS sing the National Anthem once at a home game of the Cincinnati Reds’ 2008 season.
Chris Whitesell
Kokomo
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