Friday, July 4, 2014

Independence Day


In 1968 Abbie Hoffman was arrested and 
subsequently convicted of wearing a shirt
with the design of an American flag.  
(His conviction was eventually overturned.) 

Happy Independence Day
to my fellow Americans.  

Our political discourse has gone
in the wrong direction 
in so many ways.

But at least we no longer jail people 
for wearing American flag clothing.
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18 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 4, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    So many changes since 1968, not all for the better unfortunately.. we must remain hopeful oui! Happy celebrations Jack.

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  2. AndyJuly 4, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    Yikes... that used to be a crime?

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  3. KarlJuly 4, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    Hmmm...
    Happy Independence Day, Jack!

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  4. BirdmanJuly 4, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    Cool jacket, but I wouldn't wear it. Not my style.

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  5. SharonJuly 4, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    That is a fabulous shirt!

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  6. Luis GomezJuly 4, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    I just saw like 20 people wearing a flags on their shirts.

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  7. Tanya BreeseJuly 4, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    wow, that is crazy! i never knew that! happy 4th!!

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  8. Sylvia KJuly 4, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    We've, thankfully, come a long way since the 60s, but still have a way to go -- in my mind. A great post for the day and I love your header, Jack! Have a Happy 4th and the squirrel munching peanuts on my windowsill just peeked in, switched his tail and wished you a great, nut-free day! He's eating them as fast as he can!!

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  9. jennyfrecklesJuly 4, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Hmm, not jailed but maybe on the 'worst-dressed' list for that one! Happy 4th Jack. I trust your attire is a little more sober.

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  10. RedPatJuly 4, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Happy July 4, Jack! That is one tacky shirt.

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  11. cieldequimperJuly 4, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Well that was a bit of a strange rule... Bon 4 juillet !

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  12. MichelleJuly 4, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Have a great 4th, Jack!

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  13. William KendallJuly 4, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Happy Independence Day, Jack!

    Quite a colourful shirt.

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  14. Oakland Daily PhotoJuly 4, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    Happy 4th, Jack.

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  15. KayJuly 4, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    Hah! I suspect that if he hadn't been arrested for wearing the flag shirt Abbie Hoffman would have found something else to get into trouble with! But thanks for the reminder of at least one improvement...

    (My site has been up and down like a roller coaster today; I'd gotten word that there was scheduled maintenance a day or two ago. I'm guessing more unscheduled work has been going on.)

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  16. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerJuly 5, 2014 at 2:10 AM

    That's a nice, patriotic shirt!

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  17. VPJuly 5, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    People use national flags for many strange things. I guess it is about good taste, not law enforcement.

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  18. EG CameraGirlJuly 5, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    I never did understand wht that was a problem.

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