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I've said for a long time that the difference between Republicans and Democrats is, today, a matter of degrees not philosophical differences. Below you will find an updated column that I wrote August 19, 2007. It was originally entitled "What Old Glory Means To Illegals." After reading it you may look for reasons to disagree, but keep in mind that your disagreeing with me doesn't make me wrong.

June 14th was the day historically recognized as "Flag Day." The day was first celebrated in 1885, officially established by proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson May 30, 1916, and signed by President Truman as an act of Congress so designating same Aug. 3, 1949.

Growing up and in my mind, so still even today, the flag of the United States was/is an indelible representation of opportunity and freedom available to all in this great nation.