Sky Ride Ribbons

I think it was a very supportive decision on Cedar Point's part. I really don't see how one can be offended by this. It's supporting America. Have you forgotten "Cedar Point: AMERICA'S Roller Coast"? If a small little magnetic ribbon on the sky ride gets you in a tiff, then World's of Fun's new Patriot coaster must put you in outrage!

Kudos to Cedar Point!

At least some people "Get it". I can't even fathom being offended by something like that.

Leave it up to people in this country to be offended by something like that. I say build a second sky ride, and have it dead end in the lake, and put all the people on here who are 'offended' by that on it.

The park has also started selling these magnets. I know for sure that Speed Zone carries them.

bholcomb said:
Leave it up to people in this country to be offended by something like that. I say build a second sky ride, and have it dead end in the lake, and put all the people on here who are 'offended' by that on it.

Wow, now tell us how you really feel.

The ribbons are annoying as hell. The sentiment, however is not.

I see nothing wrong with it other than the fact that the magnetic ribbons are annoying. Folks at the park have their hearts in the right place (for the first time this season).

Wicked Twister 90 said:
How do you figure that the "Support Our Troops" ribbons are a political catch. I think it's a great tribute for the men and women who keep us safe everyday. It doesn't show any political sides.

The men and women that are in iraq and other countries are not keeping us safe. We are not in danger from iraq. The danger we are in is from prez. bush <----( i choose not to capitilize his name. he is not a person)

Wicked Twister 90 said:
How do you figure that the "Support Our Troops" ribbons are a political catch. I think it's a great tribute for the men and women who keep us safe everyday. It doesn't show any political sides.

The men and women in iraq are not keeping us safe. We are not in danger from Iraq. The only danger we are in is because of pres. bush <----( I choose not to capitalize his name, he is not a person)

Uh Oh..... I can use my keener sence of intellect and say that this thread is fixin' to become it's own "war".

My two cents...

I think Michael Darling shares my view... The "magnetic ribbon" craze is getting old. The view it supports is not. I firmly support CP having patriotic things around the park... Im just tired of seeing these "magnetic ribbons" on every car, truck, van, man, woman, and child... and now amusement park ride... far too many people are getting them for the "trendiness" of them, instead of the meaning... it somewhat reminds me of the WWJD bracelets... I think enough is said right there...

Hey! I've got two cents too...

I completely agree. It seems its become more of a matter of fitting in and showing blind support without really giving much thought. (Let me interject by saying that I do in fact support our troops and have always been proud of the selfless attitude of our armed forces to put themselves in harm's way when called upon) If folks around the country really supported our troops, they would investigate (not by watching the news, mind you) the facts and fiction of the war. They would show true concern over whether or not this war is actually concerned with the LIbEration of Iraq. (Note - See also: PNAC "Project for the New American Century) They would question why the reasons given to us for this war have changed no less than 3 times, each time after the previous reason was discovered to be untrue. If our good citizens really cared this much about the welfare of our troops, they would call into question why we are over there, losing kids' lives by the dozens. They would question how we can throw these soldiers into a war with substandard supplies and equipment.

But, instead, our stores and kiosks and roadside stands sell us magnetic support... An easier, less stressful way to "show" our support for these brave souls. Why should one truly contemplate this madness and do everything in their power to fix the situation, when they can instead buy a $3 magnet to put on their car?

Why? Because its the (new) American way.

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*** Edited 10/6/2005 10:15:38 AM UTC by djDaemon***

I'd like to support our troops by bringing them home, but that's just me, apparently.

^ Amen to that, brother. ^

Humm.

I personally put the ribbons in the same category as listening to Achy Breaky Heart in Fronterland. Do I like bad country music? no. However, the vast majority of people I see in the park look like the type who likes ribbons and bad country music.

So, I think it is a good move by CP to make fans out of the majority of the people in the park.

-s

kylepark said:

scooter1979 said:

There's a time and place for everything. I believe that an amusement park is neither when it comes to politics, religion, or war (unless themed so, of course). These ribbons cover at least two of the three (depending on your views, "politics" could make for a sweep).

The slogan is "Support Our Troops," not "Support The War." There is absolutely no reference to politics on those Sky Ride cabins. If they had bumper stickers that read "Bush/Cheney" or "Kerry/Edwards" or whoever else, you would have a valid arguement.

A valid argument? Ok, look closely at the part of my message that you quoted. It's right up there ^. Go on, I'll give you a sec.

If you pay close attention, you'll notice that I never "argued" that it is a political statement. I simply said that, depending on your own personal views, it may be seen as something political.

As far as "Troops v. War" goes, I never said they "support" war. The yellow ribbons with slogans such as these do correlate to images of soldiers, overseas, fighting some war. When, other than during an active military presence somewhere in the world, do you see things like this plastered up all over? Not very often. I dare you to find five people that say they don't think about war at least on some level when they see these things. That's what "troops" do. They fight. They battle in wars. That's why the position of "soldier" was invented thousands of years ago. Yes, to protect, to defend, but what it comes down to is WAGING WAR.

Just to make something clear, I'm not anti-American, and I'm not against our soldiers. In fact, I'm quite proud of the military history of my family. My Grandfather served directly under Patton in WWII. I'm DAMN proud of that. A cousin of mine fought in the first war in Iraq, and I sure as hell didn't spit on her boots when she came back or anything like that. She's got a bigger pair than I do to go over there and face what she did, and I take family pride in that. I'm not a commie, I'm not a hippie, I'm simply someone who doesn't think these are appropriate in a place that's supposedly dedicated to having fun and having a good time.

Yes, they have the right to put them up. Yes, it's a statement in support of fellow countrymen. Yes, it's geared towards America and Americans. But, as an American myself, I don't have to like seeing it in a place where I'm trying to forget the troubles of the world. *** Edited 10/6/2005 6:26:09 PM UTC by scooter1979***

bholcomb said:
Leave it up to people in this country to be offended by something like that. I say build a second sky ride, and have it dead end in the lake, and put all the people on here who are 'offended' by that on it.

...And build a third that goes from here to Iraq so those that REALLY want to show their support can end up looking into the explosion of an "insurgent" attack. ???

Seriously, what kind of statement was that? "Leave it up to people in this country?" Dude, last I checked, "people in this country" have the right to be offended by whatever they choose to be offended by. I suggest you bone up on your American history. Try the Constitution first. It's a good read.

If you want to be a proud American, be a proud American. Just make sure you don't confuse patriotism with fascism.

OMG. These ribbons are just a sign that we care about the saftey of our troops. No matter where they are. No matter what reason. I'm thankful that men and women risk there lives for me(MikeyBo2004 what about the Coast Guard and National Guard who are in the gulf coast cleaning up from the hurricanes?)Americans support our troops PEROID. They may not support the president but they support the troops. The ribbons may be annoying but lets not bring everyones political views into this simple way of showing the troops we care.

If you're not arguing it's not a political statement then why did you mention it with war and religion? You simply said that, depending on someone's own personal views, it may be seen as something political. So, you must see something political there, or you wouldn't have brought that up.

"Support The War" was just an example I gave and never said that's how you interpret those ribbons.

With that being said, I'm finished with this thread. This is really starting to turn ugly here.

While I have no major problem with those ribbons (and I have always supported our troops), you need to rethink their purpose. "Showing the troops we support them" is an invalid statement. A lot of them are out of the US and will never see them.

Their purpose is to make money for the companies that manufacture and sell them. Nothing more.

MrScott

People died for all of us to have freedom.

People died for America to be what it is today.

People died for us to have a Cedar Point.

We don't have to worry about government officials dragging innocent people out in the streets and killing them without a cause.

We don't have to worry about people getting stoned to death or shot because they told a lie.

Why?

Because of the TROOPS we have had out there throughout the growth of America who have protected our freedom and our rights.

..and our CEDAR POINT!

and I'm certainly not just talking about our troops in Iraq, or Afghanistan, or any troops involved in war. But also the troops in our own land, such as the coast guard, and national guard.

Thus, why be against Cedar Point supporting our troops?
It's nothing political.
It's just plain American.

Amen. Some people here can't seem to grasp that.