>>> ". . . what am i missing here--jews and blacks couldn't desecrate the flags that represented everything that was evil in society because they were not free--am i stupid . . . " <<<

Carol,

Jews, blacks, prisoners of war in japanese camps and the those concentration camp
prisoners in the Balkans, etc. etc., were all free to desecrate any national flag of their
choosing, SUBJECT TO THE PAIN OF DEATH. Free, in this context, seems to carry
particular significance as to just who was going live and who would pay with their
blood when exercising "their rights" as granted by whom? ? ? Carol, look at your
very words and tell us how those oppressed and imprisoned people were free to do
any thing, let alone spit in the face of their enemies? ? ? Remember, you are the one
questioning the intelligence of visitors to this forum.

In the beginnings of this thread you assumed that you could speak for a few/ some/
all (none ?) Canadians ( >>> " . . . who along with the vast majority of canadians
are constantly amused at how easily american sensibilities are offended . . . " <<<
). Having said that I'll make the assumption that you are presently living in that
par-o-dice on earth, the Dominican Republic, am I correct? Since, in your words, the
flag of the republic is "only a piece of cloth" march your self over to "Parque
Independencia" in "Zona Colonial" and try this little experiment: Get a hold of the
largest Dominican flag you can find and very forcefully (like you really mean it) shred
the flag too pieces and set it ablaze, maybe for good measure verbally insult the flag
and the DR at the same time. If the assembled crowd becomes just a bit 'testy' and
demands to know some of your inter most feelings then you can tell them you
assumed nobody would much care what the hell you did, after all "it's a free
country". I'm quite sure the news media (make sure you call them before hand,
makes for better coverage) will accurately report, in detail, the events of the day.
Lots o' luck (you'll need it) and . . .

Regards,

. . . CES