My family and I have been putting forth the effort to buy only made in the USA products, and are finding out that it’s darn tough! We needed a new flag to display over the Fourth of July holiday, guess what; it took quite a bit of looking to find an American flag that wasn’t made in China! There are those that would say that to “buy American” is misplaced patriotism. Hog wash. What is wrong with wanting to support your country and being proud of it? Those of us who are making the effort to support our nation’s economy and workers by buying primarily American made are not trying to undermine international trade or display hostility towards our foreign neighbors. We simply believe that the quality and craftsmanship of American made products is unsurpassed. We also know that a strong global economy is dependent upon a strong American economy. So when you’re shopping this week for your Fourth of July celebration remember to buy American made and grown; you’ll be showing real patriotic spirit and pride.