Shot v. Sprayed and Patriotic Feelings

So the vice president of our wonderful country had an accident last week. While on a quail hunting trip, he accidentally fired at a hunting companion. This man was sent to the hospital and listed in critical condition after being hit in the face, neck and chest. The White House was reluctant to release details about the accident until it was leaked to the press. Now, the White House is arguing with the press over whether he was “shot” or “sprayed.” Does it really matter? The point we should be focusing on is the fact that one of the major leaders of our country couldn’t tell the difference between a bird and a man. Makes you wonder about other distinctions this leader has made…

Also, the other day I was listening to my history professor lecture about George Washington. Now, people who know me well know that I do not usually feel very patriotic. The Fourth of July is about the only time of the year when I actually have a burning feeling of patriotism in my chest. However, as I sat in class and listed to my professor tell a story about our first president, I actually became overwhelmed with a strong love for my country. It was pretty cool. Listening to how inspired our forefathers were by this one man made me feel so proud of my country’s history, the good and the bad. I just wanted to throw out a little reminder that despite the many problems that face our country on a daily basis, there are still many things worth feeling proud of.