I have heard there are a lot of people in the world that don’t like Americans. Supposedly, they think we are arrogant. They think we think we’re better than everyone else.
I’m proud to be an American. I love the United States. I get emotional (I use that term loosely – meaning I might smile or ponder or something) when I hear about the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War and the Constitution. And while, admittedly, there are problems with the United States, I think there are few Americans that would scold or ostracize or hate me for loving America, and even for being vocal about it.
But as soon as I say, “I love Texas,” all hell breaks loose.
I have interacted with some people in the United States who don’t like Texans. Supposedly, they think we are arrogant. They think we think we’re better than everyone else.
I’m proud to be a Texan. I love Texas. I get emotional (again, loosely) when I hear about the Texas Declaration of Independence, the Texas Revolution and the Texas Constitution. The cries of “Remember the Alamo” drove the soldiers to overcome Mexican tyranny and to establish the Republic of Texas. Growing up in Texas, we hear stories of heroes like Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, Daniel Boone and others – all great men. And while, admittedly, there are problems with Texas (although far fewer than the U.S.) I think there are few Texans that would scold or ostracize or hate me for loving Texas, and even for being vocal about it.
So why do other Americans (non-Texans) hate the fact I’m proud of being from Texas? I don’t know. To become its own country, Texas went through many similar hardships and victories as the original colonies. What’s wrong in being proud to be Texan?
Now, I’m no extremist. I don’t think Texas should secede, and I don’t have a confederate flag on the gun rack in my truck.
But I hope there are people out there who can understand. Pride in being a Texan is very much like pride in being an American. And I’m proud to be both.
Don’t Mess With Texas!
That is all.
-Scotty
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