U.S. Flag RANT!!! and some info...

[ursusarctosana]

Hello Conny...

You said "I woould say american exclusively refers to citizensof the United States of America and Candadians are North American the same way peruvians and Equatorians are South American ????"

Here are some answers:

Merriam-Webster Dictionary-
1 : an American Indian of North America or South America
2 : a native or inhabitant of North America or South America
3 : a citizen of the United States
4 : american english

Notice that definition number 3 is "a citizen of the United States" so it is not disregarded as a definition, because the term has been used in this way for so long. The terms in this dictionary entry are listed in order, I believe, because definition number one is, in fact, the original definition used in the 1500s. Notice, too, that number 4 is acceptable as a definition, but it hardly makes sense. After all, who says "I speak American?"

 

[conny63malies]

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My son goes to school with several kids with autism spectrum disorders. There is one that is severly affected and does not speak and thorws those "classical" fits when something is out of order and another boy that pretty much is high functioning , he has Aspergers. He loves to give quick hugs and is very friendly actually my sons best friend. He is ten and funtions like a 6-7 year old. I would like your opinion on the case of Adji Desir the 6 year old Fl boy , he disappeared a few weeks back from his village. He is non verbal and functions on the level of a two year old. When he disappeared he was outside playig with other kids but no adult supervision .Also what is your view on John Travolta hiding his late sons autism. PM me so we can keep it off this threat.

 

[conny63malies]

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Interesting point here. But looking at number two and me being a imigrant from germany living in the USA i would have to say that i do not consider myself american. I am a german living in the US. Glad you posted this stub.

 

[SarahBeth9394]

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Sounds more like Aspergers which is on the spectrum. While you weren't on the topic your communication is great.

Oh and today believe it or not I called the school again because the boy with the flag had it drapped around him like a Superman cape. Yes boys can be silly, but they have to learn that the raising and lowering of the flag is a ceremony and not playtime.

OK what I dont understand is why the children were not supervised while doing this?..I remember it was a great honor in school if you were chosen that week to assist the principal in raising and lowering the flag each morning and after school ended

Our town is so small there is no ROTC. The kids were trained in a one day seminar by the local veterans group. But an adult is not out there every day to supervise. That is why I do let them know when the kids aren't taking their responsibility seriously.

 

[SarahBeth9394]

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You know there are more ways to say the same thing when it comes to different things on the spectrum. I have never heard anyone call it Autistic Disorder, yet I looked it up today and there are respected groups that use that as a diagnostic term. Good grief no wonder the main stream doesn't understand what an epidemic autism is when those of us who deal with it daily for years are still learning new terms for the same thing.

One more quick story. Our town lines the streets with the flag on holidays. The last holiday there was a flag down. I picked it up, shook it off, and replaced. Luckily I was around when the flags were picked up. So I was able to let the lady know that the stand the flag went in needed fixing. They said thanks, they'd take care of it.

 

[ursusarctosana]

Yeah, specific terminology can create misunderstandings quite easily. I'm not so sure I know where the word "epidemic" fits when it comes to autism, either. I guess, for the people who consider it plague-like or who label it, unfortunately, as a disease, which it's not, that term makes sense, but I have a different understanding of myself and others who have autism.

 

[dacjohns]

Although groups such as the Boy Scouts of America and the Veterans of Foreign Wars may have ceremonies for disposing of flags there is not a specific ceremony.

The U.S. Code states
"The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/4/8.html


One of my pet flag peeves is the draping of the flag over one's body like a cape. Remember the Olympics?

 

[HennysMom]

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AMEN!! and too many people forget this...way too often, so the next time you see a serviceman or woman, active or vet, thank them for the freedoms they have given to you.

Can we stay on topic please? If ya'll want to talk about autism or along those lines.. start another topic

I'm sure the OP would appreciate it.

How many of you stand, take your hats off, hands over hearts and heads bowed when the National Anthem is played or say the Pledge of Allegance - no matter WHERE it is? Could be at home over the TV or at a live event... *raises her hand*.. I do..

and I say the words too.. out loud even!

 

[HennysMom]

ack - duplicated the post.. Sorry LOL!

 

[Buster]

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AMEN!! and too many people forget this...way too often, so the next time you see a serviceman or woman, active or vet, thank them for the freedoms they have given to you.

Can we stay on topic please? If ya'll want to talk about autism or along those lines.. start another topic

I'm sure the OP would appreciate it.

How many of you stand, take your hats off, hands over hearts and heads bowed when the National Anthem is played or say the Pledge of Allegance - no matter WHERE it is? Could be at home over the TV or at a live event... *raises her hand*.. I do..

and I say the words too.. out loud even!