2006-07-26 08:42:02 · 12 answers · asked by Olivia 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Absolutely not. We have both a right and a responsibility to question our government's policies. It is a longstanding part of our history and what makes us great -- the freedom to examine and criticize our government. It's that freedom to demonstrate freely that ended segregation, gave women the right to vote, and caused us to reexamine our policy in Vietnam.
2006-07-26 08:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by Fall Down Laughing 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our's is supposed to be a government of the people. If you do not question government policies...who is supposed to keep those elected to represent us in line? Questioning policies is a very patriotic thing to do. Just sitting back and going with the flow will only put you in a position where you keep asking yourself "why?" about everything that is going on in YOUR government.
2006-07-26 08:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unpatriotic would be completely defying our government and society. As long as you follow the laws, you should be ok.
2006-07-26 08:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by BK Randy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." -Teddy Roosevelt
2006-07-26 08:46:42 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Watson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Bush Doctrine - yes
According to the Constitution - no
But as Bush said "The Constitution is just a goddam peice of paper" And he is the Decider.
2006-07-26 08:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by Jared H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!! Questioning your government is the most patriotic thing you can do! We supposedly live in a democracy, don't we?
2006-07-26 08:46:16 · answer #6 · answered by hambycat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Questioning the government is more patriotic than blind obedience.
2006-07-26 09:28:57 · answer #7 · answered by Ludwig Wittgenstein 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in any way. This country was founded by men who committed treason!
2006-07-26 08:47:10 · answer #8 · answered by EPnTX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's called democracy and freedom of speech.
2006-07-26 10:10:24 · answer #9 · answered by AndyB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty."
-Thomas Jefferson-
2006-07-26 08:58:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋