Am not sure if that was directed at me, but no, as flag-resistant as I am I don't find Moore's column a downer. Once again I salute his ability to reach out and inspire, e.g.: "Let's create a world in which, when people see the Stars and Stripes, they will think of us as the people who brought peace to the world, who brought good-paying jobs to all citizens and clean water for the world to drink. In anticipation of that day, I am putting my flag out today, with hope and with pride."
Moore may be more generous than I am, but there's nothing particularly wrong with that.
Carl
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