Editor, Gazette-Journal:
On July 3, my wife and I took a leisurely drive through parts of three counties—Gloucester, Middlesex and Mathews. During that drive, we passed at least 200-400 homes, probably more.
Since it was the day just before Independence Day, we started looking to see how many American flags were on display. We counted maybe a total of 20 flags on display, which was very disappointing to us.
How could our citizens show so little regard for our flag on a day just prior to one of the most important holidays in our history—one made to display pride in our country?
It made me wonder … why so little interest? Was it because they had no pride in our country? Was it because they had a great dislike for how the country is being run? Was it because they could not afford to purchase a flag?
I have no idea, but I do know that we have one more opportunity to show our patriotism and that is Armistice Day and Veterans Day, both celebrated on Nov. 11.
Many will think flying the flag i...