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The Question: How patriotic are you? How are you celebrating Independence Day?
The Answer: “The all American way—I'll be working.” The Answer: “I’m not very patriotic. I used to be, but I started looking into stuff on my own and found out that we are not the only free country in the world. I also came to think that I don't call this world my home, so I pledge no allegiance to this world. But I do like to celebrate brave men that fought so that others could live in better conditions. We are usually at camp this time of year, so we celebrate there.” The Answer: “Nothing special. Just a day at home. We may fire up the grill, but I'm not positive. And no fireworks for me, either; I'm sort of gun shy when it comes to that. A childhood accident is to blame for that. But it'll be a relaxing day at home for me.” The Answer: “I am very patriotic! However, I'm Canadian, so I don't celebrate Independence Day.” The Answer: “How in the world would you define degrees of patriotism? We're celebrating with immediate family for a cookout and games.” The Answer: “Given the material I have to work with, i.e., a husband that likes to sleep until after noon on his days off, and spend the rest of the day on the couch watching TV, as well as a church that is too small/unwilling to have a church picnic on July 4th weekend, nor do I have any relatives within several thousand miles or any friends inviting us to a picnic, nor do I own a BBQ. I will most likely not rise to the challenge of single handedly organizing a picnic or outing for the remaining 5 year old, 3 year old, and myself. I will probably spend the day cleaning house, chasing after said 5 and 3 year olds, and plan some outing close by at the last minute to watch fireworks. Or since DH bought a cheap small box of assorted fireworks, I might even let him blow off the fireworks at home, and pretend it’s a family outing, and call it a day. Yippee.” The Answer: “Major patriotic but not celebrating this year. I'm trying to finish writing a book.” The Answer: “I've sold fireworks (like every good A/P church, we have the traditional firework stand), swimming when I'm not selling...and a family cookout on July 4th. Maybe I'll go to the fireworks presented by the city, too, but I'll do that just so I can try to take pictures of them.” The Answer: “Extremely patriotic! I'm second generation American. All my grandparents emigrated from Greece and thankful I am for that! This is the greatest nation on earth along with Israel. God bless America, land that I love....Home of the Free because of the Brave! We have a potluck and watch the fireworks.” The Answer: “By working at CVS pharmacy.” The Answer: “I'm working, so others can celebrate... same thing I do every year.” The Answer: “Celebrating Independence by eating hamburgers and Freedom Fries, Vidalia (Georgia) onions, and ice tea. God Bless America abundant cows!” The Answer: “Being a slave at the newspaper I work for. But I'm getting paid double. Yeah!” The Answer: “Very patriotic. Unfortunately, I celebrated the 4th by selling fireworks as a fundraiser. Next year, I'm going to be a true American and have a cookout and volleyball!” The Answer: “By listening to wonderful sermons at the Louisiana Camp meeting!” The Answer: “I love my country, but I'm so heartsick by the direction it is taking. I went to a BBQ with some friends this year, but that was about it.” The Answer: “I consider myself really patriotic. Although I think that I could show it better sometimes. I celebrated Independence Day by spending the day with my family. Early in the evening my friends and I played some tennis; then we had a bonfire and watched the fireworks.” The Answer: “Writing quiz questions.” The Answer: “I'm not too patriotic. I spent the day in bed as I had my wisdom teeth cut out the day before!” The Answer: “Yes, I am patriotic. I spent my day exercising my religious freedom by attending Louisiana Camp Meeting, listening to outstanding sermons and singing…what a perfect way to celebrate.” ninetyandnine.com © 2006, ninetyandnine.com ---------- |
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