Wow, this thread has certainly gotten off topic! (And perhaps moved to a topic that is more significant in an absolute sense.)
Originally Posted by
The Weak Link
Blacks universally find the stars and bars offensive. Just sayin'.
I'm a transplanted Virginian. I came to understand long ago what The Weak Link is saying. Whether it offends
everyone who is black isn't the point. The fact is, it does or even just
may offend some. I am proud of parts of my heritage and embarrassed by other parts (note, this is
Bike Forums, not
History Forums). But I do not wish to engage in offensive behavior. What may seem trivial and harmless to me isn't necessarily so to others.
Now, speaking of respect, what about that extra respect shown by drivers?
Could it be that, much like during Olympic Games On TV season, they are all aware that the TDF has started??? 