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Achilleaze

(15,543 posts) Sun Sep 24, 2017, 11:17 AM Sep 2017

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Kneeling is a mark of respect

It's showing respect for the democratic and egalitarian ideals that the American flag stands for, and at the same instant it's pointing out dramatically how far from ideal is the reality of life in 2017 America.

It's that simple.

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Kneeling is a mark of respect (Original Post) Achilleaze Sep 2017 OP

Kneeling in this case is standing up for what is right Jarqui Sep 2017 #1

A prayer for our nation and it's ideals, so to speak. DinahMoeHum Sep 2017 #2

This is the part I don't understand... Cracklin Charlie Sep 2017 #3

Jarqui

(10,126 posts)

1. Kneeling in this case is standing up for what is right

Reply to Achilleaze (Original post)

Sun Sep 24, 2017, 11:24 AM

Sep 2017

Flag burning is legal and constitutionally protected speech under the First Amendment

So is kneeling.

DinahMoeHum

(21,794 posts)

2. A prayer for our nation and it's ideals, so to speak.

Reply to Achilleaze (Original post)

Sun Sep 24, 2017, 11:32 AM

Sep 2017

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)

3. This is the part I don't understand...

Reply to Achilleaze (Original post)

Sun Sep 24, 2017, 11:51 AM

Sep 2017

How does kneeling show disrespect?

Kneeling is a symbol of respect.

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