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Veloce300DT · #6 06-14-2006, 05:58 AM

I have an Italian flag on all of my cars, and display no U.S. flag.

America is a great country, BUT we have our problems. ALL countries have their problems. I am a first generation American, and have been living an excellent life as one. But I wouldnt necessarily say I couldnt be living a comparable life elsewhere. With the events that have unfolded in the past 6 years, and even previous to 2000, I have come to my own personal opinion that
this country has taken quite a few steps backwards, and maybe couple of steps forward, maybe. I also have observed that many people I come in contact with that tout the U.S. flag have been rather "big headed" in their opinion that the U.S. is superior to other nations and cultures. NOT ALL, but many. In my eyes there truly is no perfect form of government, no perfect manner of policy, or governmental conduct. There are positive and negative aspects to ALL nations and cultures, and the many forms of government that exist on this planet. The fact that I live here seems justified, esp. because I have dual citizenship. I see no need to fly a U.S. flag. I choose to be here.

I do not display my non U.S. flag as an act or display of my people, government, or cultures superiority to that of the U.S. -I display it as an act of APPRECIATION for my heritage in a country where much of my family still lives, and as a method of showing that I too share a certain heritage with other people of similar nationality lineage.

However, the U.S. HAS been a good place for many people, and certainly for people whom have legally immigrated here. Its a shame that there can be such disrespect shown for a country that has so much to offer. But on the other hand it is a shame that there can be so much disrespect for other nations that are just as important historically, culturally, and politically outside of the U.S.

Its a matter of perspective, the grass is never greener on the other side. Just different.