"There is a lot to be said for growing up in a small town in Texas."
Consider this story backdated to Memorial Day.
When I was in college, this kind of story got tears from some people, and sneers from others. The national anthem got similar reactions. Noting who reacted which way was a part of the formation of my political and moral views.
We live in a nation where, until 9/11, the term "flag waver" was considered by many to be an insult.
Think about that a minute.