One can only wonder — is he wiping his nose with it? Such a cavalier treatment of our national symbol from someone tasked with upholding America's integrity is troubling.

They were dirty, they were wet, and they fought with each other, which is not what we expect from our national symbols. But maybe a bird that can deal with strong weather and difficult comrades ...

“I am convinced that honoring our national symbols should go beyond school, as this helps keep civic values, hope, and national unity alive in everyday life,” he concluded. At this ceremony, the mayor ...