Demonstrating your freedom..., what do you do, at what cost? Options

[*digital.fragrance*]

In American society, or any democratic society for that matter, freedom is so often taken for granted and overlooked. Do you demonstrate your freedom, patriotism, or enthuiasm for the country in which you live? i.e. - voting, display of the flag, actively involved in the community? Just like to get your opinions; we've been debating it in school, and I'd like to present some other points of views. (and no, it's not homework, I'm just interested)

I'm proud to be an American, and I'll vote as soon as I am able, (in about a year or so)....

[Chii]

i don't think that reciting the pledge or singing the national anthem means anything.

you can still be atheist and be patriotic. why should you have to go against your own beliefs to prove that you're patriotic by reciting the pledge?

the national anthem has been debated so many times because it basically glorifies war and some americans don't want america to be portrayed that way.

i personally don't believe that voting really means anything...it's not like your actual vote counts. everyone in your state votes and whoever wins your state, they get the electoral votes your state is designated. that's why presidential candidates usually go to the states that have the most electoral votes like california, new york, texas, etc. you don't really see them taking time out to go to delaware or vermont who have 3 votes each.