Thread: Sad, sad sign of the times...

Originally Posted by trewornan

Well obviously I'm a product of my times and can't answer for previous generations but you're probably right, attitudes were very different in 1908 or 1808. Still I think it's a sign of social advance rather than anything else.

I guess my point is I think it might be a sign of position in the world --- When the Brits were THE power, they protected that image more then maybe the present generations do ---. If and when the U.S. is no longer the powerhouse that it is, then we probably won't show such signs of national pride either. I'm just thinking here.

From my perspective, it is difficult to imagine someone not being offended by burning a national flag or any other national symbol. I personally wouldn't burn another nation's flag let alone my own ---- if this is something that can be labeled as "American", then I am a little prouder for knowing it.

Justin