Proud to be an american

[Dee-termined]

I'm Canadian but travel to the states frequently and have to say that I always seem to have a great time down that way, except for the sissy beer that is. Either way I think Canada or the States are one of the best places a person can live, given the freedoms that are provided.

[DADDYDBOL]

I agree entirely . . .
I'm lots of things that other folks take "pride" in . . . white, anglo, gay, American, Vietnam era veteran (never got out of Texas, though), Texan, etc. But so what? I don't think anyone has an obligation to be proud of what you're born into, or for being a member of a large group. We are what we are, and that's enough.
I take pride in acts of courage, things I value, worthwhile battles fought. That's what real pride should be reserved for.
-Tock

I'm proud of my ancestors that died here and overseas to give me the life I live today. Its far from an obligation, just something I was born with.

[Demon Deacon]

American Girls and American Guys
We'll always stand up and salute
We'll always recognize
When we see Old Glory Flying
There's a lot of men dead
So we can sleep in peace at night
When we lay down our head

My daddy served in the army
Where he lost his right eye
But he flew a flag out in our yard
Until the day that he died
He wanted my mother, my brother, my sister and me
To grow up and live happy
In the land of the free.

Now this nation that I love
Has fallen under attack
A mighty sucker punch came flyin' in
From somewhere in the back
Soon as we could see clearly
Through our big black eye
[B] Man, we lit up your world
Like the 4th of July

Hey Uncle Sam
Put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty
Started shakin' her fist
And the eagle will fly
Man, it's gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom
Start ringin' her bell
And it feels like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Brought to you Courtesy of the Red White and Blue [B]

Justice will be served
And the battle will rage
This big dog will fight
When you rattle his cage
And you'll be sorry that you messed with
The U.S. of A.
'Cause we'll put a boot in your ass
It's the American way

Hey Uncle Sam
Put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty
Started shakin' her fist
And the eagle will fly
Man, it's gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom
Start ringin' her bell
And it feels like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Brought to you Courtesy of the Red White and Blue!