bobby vassallo
2008-05-10 13:13:03
I’m always amazed, when passing a US naval vessel in San Diego Harbor, even when in a small boat, seeing the ship lower the “colors” briefly to claim “no fight.” It is a time-honored custom. On Columbus day, lots of people drape themselves in red, white and green. We don’t mean it as an act of war, but as respect for a heritage. When taking to the streets for festivities, all understand the spirit of the flag, or flags. But, when taking to the streets in protest, one waves another country’s flag, it is an act of obvious insult. That slight does not go unnoticed. To quote the author, “to flaunt allegiance to one country while demanding rights from another,” says it all.
