It seems some conservatives in the U.S. think so, and deride liberals for their criticisms. I have seen it said, as well, that the criticism is some sort of new trend. I dispute that.
What if I said the war in Iraq was, "the most unjust war ever waged by a stronger against a weaker nation"... can I say that without being derided?
Those were the words of President Grant, looking back at the Mexican-American War. Another war pushed forward under false pretenses. Another sovereign nation attacked for no reason beyond not doing what the U.S. wanted.
Was Grant being unpatriotic? I don't think so. He was a great patriot and a great military leader. He was also willing to call out injustice by its name. We, like Grant, are entitled to do the same without having our patriotism assailed.
2006-09-30
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