Ever since I was young I have to admit that I was never patriotic and was always inclined to believe that I couldn’t and wouldn’t praise such an irresponsible country. But I realized I was also part of it and eventually grew out of that insurgent phase and learned to conform, follow the rules, and actually get up and try and do something beneficial. Nonetheless, I still get shocked when I analyze the warped perceptions people have about certain beliefs or specifically, holidays.

How patriotic were you yesterday?

Last night I got a couple of drunken calls from old buddies condemning my unpatriotic behavior because I decided to stay home to enjoy a nice flick. It seems that many feel that you have to get wasted and carelessly trash the city or beach to prove how patriotic and happy you are that we have…. Independence?

I always seem to get confused and at times concerned, even. I think that holidays for the most part create a great chunk of environmental damage, should politics consider trying to change the message for these holidays? What about seriously reinforcing regulations and citations for unruly behavior during these events?

I suppose looking at the aftermath of last night's even really made me think, especially when I took a look at the beach.

I'm no one to judge though, I do my share of damage to the environment, but things like these inspire me to try and leave a smaller footprint see if we can make up for events like these.