When did it become popular for US citizens to disrespect the flag and the country?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 07:33:22 -0400

Is anyone else FED UP with these today who show zero respect for the US flag, for the nation, for law enforcement, for simple decency and respect?!? I'm sick of people walking on the flag, shooting at law enforcement, beating each other up in WalMart, and using their freedom of speech to utterly disrespect at the highest level our elected officials. Respect is a dying trait in our society. This day, I'm celebrating this country, this Army who defended her for 240 years, and demonstrating respect for the flag, and for others around me - even if they are different from me.

If we don't shape up, we won't have to worry about ISIS destroying us. We will eat each other up. Use FLAG DAY to show your pride in America. Do a random act of kindness for someone. Lift up Old Glory and Uncle Sam! Help shoulder the load!

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jun 13 at 2015 7:47 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 07:47:53 -0400

It is our new culture of disrespect. It is not going to improve anytime soon. When those of more traditional views finally say stop and push back it will get uncomfortable, perhaps violent. Right now the overindulged are on a tear trying to breakdown any norms and disrespect key symbols of our Republic. They are people that think it is cool or hip to do this but they also would never survive outside of this country. They are mostly too stupid to take care of themselves.

We live in a graceless age. Respect for others, decency, of the law, of customs and courtesies is passé. Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind. We are now reaping what we have sowed.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 13 at 2015 8:53 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 08:53:16 -0400

I don't know but it needs to end soon and our government doing nothing and continuing to allow it to be protected by 1A is not helping matters.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Jun 13 at 2015 8:48 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 20:48:21 -0400

When the politicians running it and the Professors teaching it spit on it and protested it rather than serving under it and Cherishing it.

The hippies of the 60s are the Congressmen, Senators and Politicians of today...GOD FORGIVE AMERICA