FQF: Independence Day Version
Posted in Mixed Bag and tagged with America, DC, Holidays, Monument, Patriotism, Voting on July 2, 20101. Are you “proud to be an American”?
I’m not very patriotic, but I am happy to be American-born. I don’t think that America is irredeemable, and I’ll continue to pray and work for positive change. I think that we have a good thing going for us and shouldn’t forget where we’ve come from.
2. What is the best fireworks display you’ve ever seen?
I don’t know about best, but I can tell you worst. I was in DC in 2000, and had what we thought would be a good view. Unfortunately, there was no breeze, so after the first few fireworks, all we could see was lit-up smoke. That was a first for this Kansas girl (usually the concern there is that it might be TOO windy for fireworks).
3. What is your biggest patriotic moment?
Voting in my first presidential election (2004…I was a month too young for the infamous 2000 election). My parents had just moved so I didn’t have enough time to request an absentee ballot (I was going to school in Oklahoma), so I drove up just to vote. I missed a quiz that morning, but my professor gave me a 100 because she felt like that was an excellent reason to miss.
4. What is your favorite patriotic song?
I’ve always enjoyed Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” but perhaps not all the sentiments behind it.
5. What is your favorite D.C. monument?
The Vietnam Memorial. I think that the symbolism is the easiest to get and therefore the most meaningful.
July 2nd, 2010 at 6:26 am
I didn’t get to Vote in 2000 either because of my age. I did vote in this last Election though!
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July 2nd, 2010 at 9:35 am
Love your first answer.
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
LaNeshe: Thanks!
July 3rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
1. I am touched beyond words to be an American. I love my country.
2. I DO NOT LIKE FIREWORKS.
3. When I was in DC years ago…visiting Lincoln’s memorial…just like his eyes are talking to you.
4. I like them all…Battle Hymn of the Republic…Kate Smith singing God Bless America.
5. The Korean Monument. I felt like the soldiers were just ready to speak to me. Everyone should have the privilege of visiting the DC area once.
July 3rd, 2010 at 11:33 pm
I’m with you on #1! Hope you’re having a great 4th of July weekend!