It was important to have the faces of these real heroes emblazoned on the flag and forever placed in the memory of the students. I believe that young people need to have a more personal connection to our flag and to our great country. I feel that the glue that has kept us all together for over 200 years has eroded over time and continues to weaken us. For example many nationalities have their own parades. I feel comfortable with this example because as an Irish American, St. Patrick's Day parades are a must.
Thousands turn out.
Many are sparsely attended. Yet another example of diminished patriotism is reflected in voting habits. We all know how few Americans actually vote. She studies current events in depth as well as U.S. history. In America, there are many different opinions, different customs, different lifestyles.