Since the tragedy of September 11th, our country has banned together in a show of nationalism and solidarity. Everyone from soccer moms to CNN are waving the flag to show their association with the movement. But, some institutions and practices that have long been viewed as patriotic or the "...

There's no denying that Americans are consumed in their love affair with all things fried, battered, and dipped. The yellow arches of McDonald's that smile at little Bobby or Susie in the backseat, the mature feelings for parents that come from Dairy Queen's "We Treat You Right" slog...