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To: Eva who wrote (28776)	2/24/2003 11:43:15 PM
From: gypsees	Respond to of 57110

Hi Eva, Believe it or not they used to teach us to do that in school when they taught us to say the pledge of allegience and the words to the National Anthem. I suppose it's probably not politically correct to do that anymore. I don't have little ones so I am not sure what they teach in that regard these days. Some of us still believe it is respectful to place your hand over the heart when the National anthem is played or the flag raised and lowered. In fact, our military still do that every day when the flag is raised and lowered. I'm not sure why the practice would be disconcerting? For me at least, such moments can be emotional because I am remembering the number of lives that were lost to get us where we are now. Even though I was not living thru most of them, I am aware of what led to the freedom's I enjoy and what it costs to keep them. The flag is a representation of that to me I guess. For me it is a symbol of the sacrifice that has helped shape this country. There is also a sense of pride. When my nephew graduated boot camp and we went to see his pass and review. They began to play the navy anthem when the troops were doing their pass and review. I cried then from pride I suppose.. not really sure to be honest..lol.. But it wasn't from any sinister reason ;o)..