Daylia, I don't disagree with you. The destruction that is taking place in Iraq is certainly a sign of disrespect, and that is putting it mildly.   Still, I once again question those that would boo a national anthem. Do those handful of Canadians who booed the anthem and "God Bless America" plan to "earn" our respect by showing others that they are just as stupid and racist as those they are booing? Where do you begin to correct the problem if you just perpetuate it?   There is a large segment of the U.S. population that is against this war. When you boo the anthem, you are booing those of us who are trying to stop the war AND who LOVE our country.   You don't create understanding by making the gap even wider.

To me, patriots are people like Abbie Hoffman and Phil Ochs whose actions were driven by their love of this country.   The left has failed to recognize and celebrate their patriotism as they try to do the very thing that created this country. As soon as they wake up to that fact, the message will become clearer.

Sinsull - your words are brilliant.   Thank you!

Ron