We constantly debate the best way to define and achieve these values. Even the founding generation understood that these ideals were well beyond the reach of the flawed human experience, but they believed in the hope and promise of these ideals. They understood that the people were engaged in an ongoing experiment in selfgovernment."I'm sure we'll make each other get better."Flynn is the second outside unrestricted free agent to sign with the Seahawks, following defensive end/tackle Jason Jones, formerly of Tennessee, who signed Saturday. Carroll said the Seahawks are likely not through."Jason has unusual quickness for a long, tall guy," said Carroll. "We are really hoping we can feature him as an inside.

It tells a lot. This is not about Betsy Ross. It's about using the flag as a lens into understanding the traditions of American patriotism, what those traditions have been, and how they function politically.The Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Car