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Originally posted by lurkette
If you object to your country's policies, VOTE!!! Protest! Engage in civil disobedience! Run for office!
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I do vote, but last time I protested and spoke about my views (during the Iraq war) I was physically assaulted and called a number of names. If I engage in civil disobediance, I lose any hope of financial assistance for college, and lose my federal loans. I would run for office, but it seems that everyone considers anyone less than twice my age incompetent to hold any position that would be able to make a difference. Even in local government, it's impossible to run for office without being rich.
I agree that it's pointless and immature to object to the existance of a flag, but I do say that nobody should be forced to stand and salute.