I used to be a Democrat, since I registered to vote at 18(34yrs ago), but over the years, my views have become more conservative, as the DNC has moved further to the left, I have remained 'in the center', neither ultra-left or ultra right. But when this came to light, the 2000 DNC booing our Scouts and the Flag, I switched my voting preference to Independant, even though I'm stuck with the likes of Ralph Nadar and H.Ross Perot. I just couldn't make my vote count toward a political party that would disrespect the Flag or Scouting. Just my opinion, from a new forum member.