Peerzy:
I grew up in a family with three sisters. We are very close now. But while growing up, we definitely did our share of fighting with each other. I still have scars, and I am sure they do too!
I guess I am trying to explain something on a very basic level to you.
There were many times my sisters did things I didn't like. Many times they did things I hated and detested. You can bet your bottom dollar that I had my eyes wide open when it came to my sisters, and they had theirs open with me.
Funny thing is.......we did all this fighting with each other but when one of us was attacked from
someone outside the family, unfairly or not.........we could always count on each other's support and loyalty. It did not mean we couldn't see our sister's own actions might have not helped the situation, might even have brought the situation on themselves. We were family and the fact that we disagreed with what each other did sometimes did not change that.
This type of loyalty is not a blind loyalty. It is not a bad thing, it is actually to be commended.
I have to laugh at your comments about Busyman's blind eye to anything anti-American. Do you actually read his posts?
Many, many Americans are filled with conflict within these days. We don't all agree with each other, or our government. What country does?
You see, we are aware of many of our own faults and our own governments faults. We listen to advice from other people outside our country. We listen to their views, especially when they are helpful and constructive opinions.
I can only speak for myself here, but when all is said......when the day is done...........all is considered..........I am very proud to be American.
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