This is the text of an email I sent the Navy today. I knew the Air Force had gone nuts with it's proselytizing, but now the Navy has gone full teabag???
I watched the Army-Navy game the other day and was quite disappointed to see that the United States Navy is aligning itself with organizations that advocate far rightwing positions, if not outright rebellion against the United States of America. The use of the Gadsden Flag on Navy football uniforms is an insult to those who have pledged their loyalty to and served this country.Correction: As so many commenters have so graciously pointed out, the Navy football uniform is based on the "original" Navy Jack, which happens to contain the emblems (snake, "Don't Tread On Me") of the Gadsden flag, but is not the Gadsden flag per se. The modern Navy Jack prior to the 9/11 attacks was stars on a blue field, but after the 9/11 attack, the navy felt the "Don't Tread on Me" version an appropriate symbol of our response to terrorism. They apparently now feel it's also an appropriate response to opposing football teams as well.And don't give me your "historical" balderdash. It was appropriate in 1775. News flash! This is not 1775.
NOW, in the 21st century, this flag is flying over those who hurl racial insults at the president of the United States and openly propose rebellion against the United States government and you DAMN WELL KNOW IT. I personally saw it flying on an overpass on a busy Dallas freeway next to a depiction of President Obama WITH A BONE THROUGH HIS NOSE!!!
Here's a version that doesn't even attempt to hide it's intent. Curiously enough, the Confederate version (scroll) looks more like your uniforms than the original, which is yellow.
You should be ashamed of yourselves. You know better. Your oath of office teaches you better. God help this country defend it's sense of honor and loyalty. You sure as hell aren't.
By the way I'm a BIG fan of Roger Staubach and WAS a fan of Navy before your irresponsible display of insolence against your own government.
