America is gearing up for the big Olympic event in London this next week. On display for the world to see will be our own superhero athletes representing this great nation of ours. The world will be watching, as our men and women compete, cheer, and wave the stars and stripes in celebration of victories, we may be fortunate to achieve. So it goes for all nations, who will send their superheros to the world competition. Each nation's people will have a patriotic verve that seems to be only surpassed in times of conflict.

The world will be watching, and more importantly our children will have an opportunity to watch many of our nation's athletes become national heroes. I look forward to this opportunity of planting the seeds of American patriotism to people around the world, for reasons other than an armed conflict. It is my sincere hope the example our nation sets at this year's games, is a platform that inspires a patriotic nation of future superheros. 

 "MADE IN AMERICA" - Patriotic seeds are meant to be planted in our own country first and foremost. But not everyone seems to get the message. Last evening, ABC evening news ran the story about the decision made by "American" fashion designer Ralph Lauren to provide the US Olympic team with opening ceremony attire entirely made in China.

No, there weren't any seeds of patriotism distributed for our depressed economy at home to grow on. I do appreciate that sponsors step up to help our athletes and in support of the games, but why not do it right and support the country too.

I have a question - when our athletes step forward to accept a medal ,and American flags are being waved and wrapped around a celebratory neck, who do we thank for providing these flags, China?

The US Olympic committee should be embarrassed, Ralph Lauren and his company should be ashamed.

WE CAN DO IT TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!