To the editor: The latest article concerning by whom and why the American flag is flown was by no means stunning given the state of society and politics in america at this time (“Why most Black People say they by no means fly the American flag, in accordance with a brand new AP-NORC ballot,” June 30). I used to be raised in a really progressive and Democratic house, and nonetheless maintain these rules. Whereas there’s a notion that flying the flag might signify assist for presidency insurance policies one doesn’t consider in, I fly the American flag in addition to the flag of California, as no single political faction owns patriotism.
As a former Superior Courtroom decide, I swore to assist and defend the constitutions of america and California towards all enemies, international and home. That may be a principle all ought to embrace and rejoice, flag or no flag.
Joe Hilberman, Los Angeles
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To the editor: Inside days after 9/11, my go-to ironmongery store (B & B {Hardware} in Mar Vista) had T-shirts and baseball caps on the market emblazoned with the American flag and the phrases “God Save America.” I purchased a number of of every and I used to be proud to put on them.
Nowadays, I really feel uneasy carrying them, as I’m afraid they now current me (an previous liberal white man) as a right-winger, which I’m not. Unhappy.
Steve Engel, Santa Cruz
