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    politics should not be limited during sporting events, whether an athlete demonstrates a popular or unpopular opinion because they are the ones with enough influence to make a difference. Smith demonstrated her own political opinion by not facing the flag before games to protest America's…

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    Francis Scott Key

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    to divide our country, one’s patriotism comes in question if they decide to take a stance one way or another. Patriotism is defined as “love people feel for their country” (Merriam-Webster). Some people interpret this to mean displaying the American Flag, singing and standing of National Anthem. Francis Scott Key, an attorney from Washington, D.C. inherited slaves from his family. Key was said to be against slavery despite viewing them as a distinct and inferior race that was the greatest evil…

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    Bilox Fraud Case Summary

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    While conducting the investigation on Biloxi, it has come to the attention of the auditors that there are red flags present within the company. The primary red flag is seen within the company’s mission statement, “Mutual dependence toward mutual success.” This mission statement is too broad and does not incorporate protocols or procedures that employees are to abide by. In, addition the employees do not have a code of ethics to follow, which includes the negative effects of fraud and the…

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    Labyrinth Play Analysis

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    the theater, which makes it entertaining for the audience to enjoy it at any side. This stage design is defined as traverse. Another aspect I encountered in the performance were the props and how limited it was. Props that they used include nation’s flags, the trap and steel doors, and the lighting. The traverse stage and the design of the set allowed for a more engaging and intimate performance. Physical wise, the stage was not big which makes it a challenge for the performers to not block…

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    The rhetorical images :U.S. flag background, a child, an elephant, and a gun propped in Sarah Palin’s arms. The U.S. flag represents the patriotism, as well as our own history of where guns saved the citizens from a tragic end such as the fight against the English back in the colonies in the 17th century. A child to remind us…

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    Walmart Ethos

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    manages to display his patriotism by the placement of the American flag, especially in the beginning of the movie. Also in the beginning of the movie Greenwald chooses to play This Land is Your Land which is a popular American folk song, the song selection displays that he isn't critiquing America, as much as he is the Government for allowing such horrid acts to occur. Finally ethos is demonstrated when one of the interviewees states that he loves America, is a republican and loves capitalism…

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    brother would not make it to any of my “lasts” was heartbreaking. Infact, I made a camouflage American Flag bow to wear in my hair every volleyball game to support my brother. Every time before playing a game, my team and I would stand on the end line while the National Anthem was playing. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t tear up every single time I heard the National Anthem. Looking up at the American Flag while putting my hand over my heart was an instant reminder of my brother fighting for our…

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    country and that disrespecting the flag or America is not the way to do it. Through the editorial, this author is ineffective and contradictory in making a point that protesting during the pledge or national anthem is disgraceful. This author contradicts themselves by going back and forth and being unclear through the editorial on the thesis. In paragraph three they state, “If you want to raise awareness about social injustice, disrespecting the American flag or the national anthem is not the…

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    Essay On The American Flag

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    Introduction The United States Flag has been the symbol of the free world and the bastion of democracy for centuries. The flag itself is the national symbol that goes by nicknames such as “the Star Spangled Banner”. The American flag is one of the highly recognizable symbols in the world. This is mainly because of the status of the United States as one of the most influential countries in history. The American flag is important because it signifies the independent government, the history, and…

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    Us Flag Speech

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    The US Flag is a symbol of the United States of America. It carries different meanings for many people but, in whole, the flag resembles the past, present, and future of the nation we are all blessed to live in. Because of the overall history of the US Flag, we still hold our right hand over our hearts while we pledge allegiance or sing the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The construction of the US Flag represents the past of the United States. The thirteen stripes symbolize the original thirteen…

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