whewy, this was alot to read, such passion in all these posts. I would say you did your job with this picture, I liked it. Although I may not be considered patriotic at all, I have trouble living in this country that bashes smokers, but yet continues to sell tobacco so the government can get the taxes on it, and give it away to Vietnam vets for free while over in Vietnam and get them addicted. I have trouble with this country who holds a presidential election, and the popular vote doesn't work, but the government says "we know what is best for you, you common people who are suppose to be in charge of the government really don't know what to do, so we will do it" I could go on and on, and I do try to change things cause I do live here, but is this my country or is this the governments country? All I seem to do is help make money for the politicians, let the fat cats eat well, I can live on nothing. Yep, I have a strong confiction regarding our government, not a good one I might add, I wish I could get my country back to the people where it belongs ! Sharen