Canada in the Global Village: Balancing the Costs and Benefits of Globalization Canadian scholar Marshall McLuhan once said that the world is becoming more and more like a “global village‚” each nation part of an increasingly interconnected society that stretches across national boundaries (6). Although he was talking about the role of new media in this change‚ he also was probably talking about the growing economic links that come with globalization. Globalization is a process that offers both
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same rule applies with American flag. The American flag represents what America and its people have struggled through throughout 300 years in order to maintain peace in our country. The flag has been held in the highest honor for the entire lifetime of this country and has seen the best and the worst of all the actions of its leaders and citizens. The one aspect that truly captures the essence of what it means to be an American is the respect that we have given the flag.
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arisen again recently is the controversy of flag burning. The people that burn the flag claim they are making a statement; however‚ what is that statement? Is it appropriate to burn the flag as a statement of political discord or is it a disrespectful action that should be illegal? Below I will draw out the thoughts and reasoning behind both stances that have become a major issue in the U.S. again in the past several years. Although the dispute of flag burning has come before the Supreme Court several
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The American Flag On June 14‚ 1777 the new nation “America” now had a national flag. America is now a independent country and are on their own away from great Britain after winning the war. This paper will explore and inform you of the American flag history and significance. The American flag represents the United States freedom from Great Britain. Not only is the American flag a big significance to the United States‚ but it is a very good explanation of our country. The American flag shows the bond
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What does the American flag mean to me? To me it means freedom‚ honor‚ respect‚ courage‚ and happiness. Freedom‚ for saying what we want to say and doing what we want to do. Honor‚ for those who fought to keep my family and your family safe and free. Respect‚for respecting the flag by taking off your hat during the National Anthem and by saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Courage‚for those who commit their lives to fight in the American Armies‚ and keep our flag flying. Happiness‚ so that when I look
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History of the American Flag According to popular legend‚ the first American flag was made by Betsy Ross‚ a Philadelphia seamstress who was acquainted with George Washington‚ leader of the Continental Army‚ and other influential Philadelphians. In May 1776‚ so the story goes‚ General Washington and two representatives from the Continental Congress visited Ross at her upholstery shop and showed her a rough design of the flag. Although Washington initially favored using a star with six points‚ Ross
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of the American flag in today’s society. Some believe patriotism is simply the act of supporting the decisions of the leaders of the country. Others say‚ to be patriotic‚ people should be outspoken and voice their oppositions to what is going on in the government. Opinions also differ on the idea of what the American flag represents. One opinion of the flags representation is that the flag represents our history‚ and the formerly mentioned idea of patriotism. Others believe the flag also represents
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Inside was a folded American flag‚ with a note taped on the back. “Before leaving the hanger‚ each soldier was given a flag for our troop to salute for a family member. I chose to send mine to you. Put this flag somewhere in your room‚ you’ll think of me every morning when you wake up. This year will go by fast‚ I promise.” I tacked the flag to my bedroom ceiling above my bed. Every morning I woke up to the beautiful‚ carefully stitched‚ red‚ white and blue American flag. And every morning‚ I instantly
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Research Essay Flag desecration is intended as a political statement against our government and to evoke an emotional response fueled by a personal agenda. In reality‚ the American flag represents our country and not our government‚ along with the men and women of the armed forces‚ police forces‚ and firefighters that died in the line of duty. Even though flag desecration is protected under the First Amendment‚ it is still widely considered to be an insult and disrespect to anyone who has ever received
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Defenders of the confederate flag claim that it represents "heritage‚ not hate." How can any good come out f a flag that has caused an immense negative impact? the confederate flag represents a split in our nation and symbolizes discrimination‚ therefore it should be banned. Continuing‚ the flag has also caused violence and inequality. Even though the Confederate flag was originally made for war‚ the true meaning of it is no longer there. It has been used to symbolize "white power" and other
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