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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Clferokeeaif Herald ■ thecherokeeari.com
LETTERS
POLICY
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opinion
Block the wet hens at the line of scrimmage
Rusk
I regret that I am not gifted
with the virtue of patience. Or,
is it always a virtue? Most of
the progress of civilization has
come about when patience is
at an end.
Recently, I had such patience
as I do have, taxed by some of
our local stores,
Perhaps I'm strange, but
I think there is something
basically wrong with having
to stand in a long line to give
a store your money. I am de-
lighted that Brookshire Bros,
will, with the smallest nudge,
press someone into service
on the cashier line who was
working elsewhere in the store.
Kudos to Mr. Brown.
However, I went to another
store that had a lengthy line
with one lone cashier, and said,
"Madre mia, are you the only
cashier here?
The harassedcashier told me
not to worry about it.
I wasn't worried, Iwasvexed.
I walk poorly, and I stand still
even worse, Perhaps stores too
cheap to hire adequate ca shiers
could take a tip from fast food
restaurants: provide a place to
sit and give us a number.
I expressed the fore-men-
tioned philosophy and was
verbally assailed by a thin, old
woman in the parking lot, pro-
nouncing me rude and venting
her spleen.
Moi? Rude?
Call Ripley. I have seen that
in business— you often get what
you are willing to settle for.
The citizens of Mexico are
renownedfor their patience and
politeness. I admire them, but
I don't want to change places
with them. I've been in many
large grocery stores in Mexico
where lines would make the
Guinness Book of Records.
At a store in Jacksonville,
I am mid transaction, with
cash in hand, the phone rings
and the cashier answers it and
begins a conversation.
I am there in person, helping
to pay her salary. I wonder how
she made any money from the
inconclusive phone call. When I
toldher I thought being there in
person should take precedence
over a telephone call, she said,
"Sir, Tve got a right to answer
the phone.''
Silly me, I thought we were
talking about a customer's
rights, not a clerks,
She began to tell me how
she had 22 years' training in
customer service, Was that
22 years, or six months, 44
times? The bottom line is this:
Sometimes to get on your way
quickly you need to carp. Often
lye had people thank me for
speeding things along.
But there is sometimes, in
opposition to anything being
said, a scrimmage line of wet
hens, process people (those
unconcerned with outcome who
never read a rule they didn't
like), and those who enjoy trying to get their meds. I' m
socializing in a line. I've been against this, simple as that,
in Wal-Mart with a very long Don't be an anchor on prog-
line of folks who don't feel well reSs, join the carper's club.
am the American Flag
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am not just a flowing piece of
woven material, but anembodi-
ment of the American spirit. I
am stitches made of the blood,
sweat, tears and dedication of
fighting forces and supporting
citizens of our great country,
America.
Please do not merely raise
me, salute me or snap to at-
tention when you see me fly-
ing without exercising these
motions with heartfelt love
for what I represent. For I
represent the dead, the dying,
the dedicated and the diligent.
I fly alone in the reverent, silent
symbolism of a grateful nation,
and for a collection of people
who believe in me.
Some people wave the Ameri-
can flag but waive what it
stands for. Sometimes I stand
alone without any attention
paid to me whatsoever. But
yet...I stand. Andl étandand
wave proudly
Each of my 50 stars encom-
passes a gathering of citizens
in the peaceful environment
of the U.S.A. Each star rep-
resents the heavens and the
divine goal to which man has
aspirédfrom time i mmemorial.
In every star, be reminded that
we shouldbelooking up into the
stars at night and thanking our
"lucky stars that we are still a
loving, caring and prosperous
nation. Ibehevethatourfallen
have touched each star as they
journeyed to the Heavens to
reap their glory after service
to our country.
Each of my 13 stripes has
been paid for by casualties of
torrent wars, fierce battles and
conquests of magnitudes that
few can truly appreciate;. The
stripe itself is symbolic of the
sun's emanating rays of light.
The red stripes represent fear-
less courage, self-sacrifice and
devotion. The red color also
represents the blood of Ameri-
cans, my friend.
The white stripes signify
purity of soul and innocence
and equality and hberty for
us all. It signifies the spirit
and the endeavor to keep our
freedoms alive.
The blue background for the
stars represents the color of
Heaven, where many fallen
heroes have entered and
prevailed. It represents loy-
alty and faith. It also signifies
perseverance, justice and vigi-
lance. But my colors have bled
numerous times,
I have been torn, burned,
ripped, spit upon and denied
display in some locations of
our country I have been left
to hang in severe weather with
my meager folds (hipping in the
air that we all breathe... all in
the name of freedom and the
American spirit. I love what
I represent.
I was proud to be "seen by
the dawn's early li^ht and to
have been hailed at the "twi-
light's last gleaming," as the
"Star Spangled Banner^ was
so beautifully written about
me. But I am more than a " star
spangled banner."
When you sing, "Oh say can
you see...by the dawn's early
light..." it is my prayer that you
truly see me for what I am. Do
not see "through" me. See "in"
me the visions of the ongoing
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perilous fights. See "in" me the
promise of our country's future:
the promise of our undying
patriotism and spirit. See the
sacrifices and the surrounding
abounding glories that our
country has provided for us.
See God's hand in the creation
of our land and hberties.
Please honor me as a sym-
bol of magnificent sacrifice,
respect, belief in our country
and its forefathers.
When you gaze upon me, do
not be afraid to show your tears,
or your prideful salutes and
your own grateful admiration.
I represent you, America. I am
as old as our nation. Please do
not ignore me. I speak loudly
in my silence.
Irepresent all circles of fami-
lies and friends and those who
gave their last full measure to
serve her.
I have stood on battlefields,
andhave been flown in military
units and tribunals; I have
graced the sides of aircraft,
and have: sailed the seas of the
world on ships representing our
nation, and our dedication to
freedom. I have been draped
ever too often on the coffins of
our fallen. However, this is my
most prideful position, as I lay
down upon a sacrificed soul...
one who honored this country,
this spirit of freedom. I want
to comfort them, as if to say,
"Thank you. my friend. Thank
you for laying down your life
for me, and what I stand for.
I will warm you until your
angel wings unfurl and you
take flight from this earth to
a greater place,"
I am proud to be respectively
folded and presented to the
mourning fa mi lie s of our fallen.
Foritisthroughtheir sacrifice,
also, that I continue to wave,
This F ourth of July, go ahead
and celebrate as you pop your
firecrackers, eat your hotdogs
and enjoy family and friends.
But most of all please think of
me and what I stand for as I
fly over your land. Garry me
in your parades and more im-
portantly in your hearts, and
never let anyone disrespect
me. Teach your children the
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