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Some Poles burning American flag [299]
But haven't seen the US burn anyone's flag.
Well, during Vietnam people were burning the flag in Central park.
More recently, Students from Yale were arrested but 2 were foreign; 1 british, 1 Greek and one American (born in Pakistan).
There was a man in Portland who even pulled his pants down and did his business on a burning flag during a peace demonstration :/ The media just doesn't show us what our fellow Americans do. Just what others do to us. Sad.
To those who believe we should have no rights as people:
The burning is a reminder that the people are more important. The flag is only a symbol. The proper way to dispose of it is to burn it anyway. "Old Gory" the original symbol of our country is still in the Smithsonian protected, where it should be.
What if I painted one then washed it off? Would I be arrested for ruining my symbol of the American flag? What about the people that don't dispose of their shredded and faded flag properly, should they be arrested?
If you're so proud of your country; no matter where you're from, your nations flag should hang inside of you.
As for Polonophobia in America, I lived there and know what I'm talking about. And I think it's healthier to talk, even angrily, than to keep silent about it.
I think that what you may've experienced; which I have also noticed, is that people don't know any better. There's still no excuse, but the "Polish Joke" mentality exisits in only in those who are ignorant to know/learn the truth.
You also have to keep in mind that Poland hasn't exactly been the top choice for a place to vacation during the 80's or early 90's; so no one knows anything about it, but now Poland is getting more and more exposure. I see more travel shows and certainly more people on the internet researching Poland. It may take a few years to open peoples eyes, but it's certainly going to happen and they'll soon realize that Poland is a wonderful country as are the people.
Any further comment I would make toward your person would be a waste of my precious time.......done
It's healthy debate. You don't care for my comments either :) You also think I'm not an American :)
It's fortunate that someone like you lives in Poland.
I currently live in New Jersey :) I don't speak enough Polish to feel comfortable living in Poland. I would love to spend my summer in Chlopy again though :) maybe do nothing but spend time with my sweetie and fish :) oh the life that would be.
