It only occurs once in a blue moon when I actually enjoy a reading assignment. Yet when I read this essay, it was pretty cool. I liked the way Wiltz incorporated pop culture into her essay such as, the Oscars, U2 and Alicia Keys.
It's a weird thought that after a huge trauma, like 9/11, that we, as Americans only need a diversion to get clear our heads. Now, I am not bashing diversions becuase I think that they are a great way to get the stress off, but it's weird to think that we are more vulnerable in a time of crisis and that the ever-changing spirit of pop culture can help form our thoughts, similar to brainwashing.
On the other hand, I think that it is good that America can rally around with our patriotism in a time of crisis with songs and shows focused on America. But look at our patriotism today, most people want the current President out. If we were true patriots of America, this would not be true. I like this current state, because it is not just black and white, it is a little bit of everything.
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Patriatism shouldn't be measured by support of the current president. Waving an American flag around doesn't make you a patiot or not putting up a flag un-patiotic. It makes sense that patriatism (flags, bumper stickers etc.) are hightened directly after a tragity, especially when we were attacked by a different country. We want to show the world that we're American and just incase they didn't know our colors now they do or did when we were more "patriotic." Maybe next time before writinf you should try taking your meds.
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