Redneck or Not?

I received the following e-mail from cricket, a fellow member of the South Mississippi Protest Warriors:

You might be a Redneck if:

We have enjoyed the redneck jokes for years. It's time to take a reflective look at the core beliefs of a culture that values home, family, country and God. If I had to stand before a dozen terrorists who threaten my life, I'd choose a half dozen or so rednecks to back me up. Tire irons, squirrel guns and grit -- that's what rednecks are made of. I hope I am one of those.

If you feel the same, pass this on to your redneck friends.

Ya'll know who ya' are...

You might be a Redneck if:

1. It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, "One nation, under God."

2. You've never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places.

3. You still say "Christmas" instead of "Winter Festival."

4. You remove your hat and bow your head when anyone prays.

5. You stand and place your hand over your heart when they play our National Anthem.

6. You treat Viet Nam vets with great respect, and always have.

7. You've never burned an American flag, but would kick someone's ASS that did.

8. You know what you believe and you aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.

9. You respect your elders and expect your kids to do the same.

10. You'd give your last dollar to a friend.

If you got this email from me, it is because I believe that you, like me, have just enough Red Neck in you to have the same beliefs as those talked about above. God Bless the USA!

I know I am a redneck!! In response to #7, though I would never ever burn our flag, I would not kick someone's a@@ for doing so. I don't like it but if someone is stupid enough to burn our flag, that most precious symbol of freedom, let them. Let the folks in the media show the stupidity of those burning it and I might suggest that those fellow countrymen of ours who feel compelled to burn our flag in our country, go to say, Cuba, and see what happens to you when you burn the Cuban flag. On the list, #8 gets me into a lot of trouble sometimes, but I jump right in and state my opinion even if it is unpopular. I will come right out and say it. I believe that the Confederate flag is a symbol that needs to be given up and gives the past a romantic slant that never was. I have three ancestors who fought on the Confederate side, two who were killed, one from bullet wounds suffered at Gettysburg and the other from wounds suffered from a battle in Virginia, though I am not sure which one.

I also have a one that fought for our liberties in the American Revolution, though details are very sketchy. One that fought in the War of 1812, one in the Battle of the Little Big Horn, one in WWII who lost his arm. So to me the Confederate flag is a slap in the face to the United States of America. These words have meaning, united states, not divided states. President Lincoln held our great nation together and a massive, bloody war was fought and brave men on both sides gave up their lives. But thank God, the union of the states was preserved.

I have very many interesting arguments about this issue but this is my opinion.