Why is it considered unpatriotic to question or disagree with certain political decisions or policies?

Answer 1

questioning someone's patriotism is a cheap and easy tactic for attacking viewpoints that someone doesn't agree with. it's more patriotic to have an open and substantial debate where conflicting viewpoints are presented than to claim that there's one "right" view and another view is so wrong that it is unpatriotic (a.k.a against the basic belief system and values of this country).

Answer 2

Is dojoman actually Mikey Savage? I swear his 2 cents there could have been lifted directly from any given day listening to the Savage Nation. I wonder what his opinions were of the people actively opposing the Clinton administration... hmmm. Anyway, I'm sure when he becomes a big boy he will be able to form his own opinions. Can't wait!

It is not unpatriotic to question your government. Nor is it undermining. This is especially true when most of the people do not agree with the direction their elected officials are taking the government. Making a statement, exposing oversight, accountability, all these things are what seperates our ideal government from despotism. Just because some loud mouth on the radio who hasn't had an original thought in years thinks something it doesn't mean that it becomes the absolute truth. Think for yourself, question authority.

Answer 3

It's not unpatriotic to question or disagree with a policy that's under debate or a decision that's being made. It can be unpatriotic to oppose your country, itself, because you disagree with it's current policies.

For instance, it's fine to say, oppose a possible invasion of Iraq in 2003, it's fine to characterize it as a mistake, and join the debate of how best to resolve said mistake. Your patriotism might be a little suspect, though, if you just criticize the war as part of political attacks on your rivals. And, it would be downright unpatriotic if you actively tried to assure your country's defeat in wartime, because you didn't agree with the decision to go to war.

One of America's less well-known founding fathers, John Dickinson, serves as a good example of the patriotism of dissent.

Answer 4

I don't understand why it is considered unpatriotic to question of disagree whith political decisions or policies, because after all, we do have the freedom of speech, press, and the right to petition the government (1st amendment). I clearly disagree with the fact that it is unpatriotic to question or disagree with political decisions and policies. They just say that it is unpatriotic because they want us to feel bad and they want to be "right!" I agree with you......it's insane!!!!

Answer 5

Well, one person knows the difference anyway. Debating questions and disagreeing with policies and decisions is fine, necessary in fact. Undermining the mission once those decisions have been made and policies have been set through subterfuge, sabotage, innuendo, misconstructions of fact, and sheer lies is where the problem on.

True, sincere debate based on fact is what this country is built on. The continuous flow of the dreck that both extremes constantly spew forth does nothing but further polarize society.

Answer 6

I consider it patriotic to question political decisions. We have men and women in the armed forces who are upholding our right to question what our elected officials are doing. The people we elect as our politicians are there because of the will of the people, and as people in the United States it is up to you and me to let them know when we disagree with a policy. If we did not question policy we would be ruled by the will of the wealthy, and we would not have some of the rights we hold so dear.

Answer 7

Who told you it was unpatriotic? I'd call it exercising your First Amendment right to freedom of speech, among other things. That's why we're a democracy rather than, say, a monarchy, because people WILL disagree with various political constituents and, more importantly, DO have the ability to voice their position to influence those in power, in many capacities (voting, institutions, political organizations, interest groups {trade unions, lobby groups}, etc.).

"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

Answer 8

Because u are not thinking the same thing as them thats why!!

Its the same thing if u are in the elementary school when u are not saying or doing the same thing as ur so call fren u are not in the group thats why.

Although many country would say they welcome the voices of their ppl, but thats not always the thing happen when other ppl talk back bout the policies and their decisions that may cause a threat to their political situation.

Answer 9

It shouldn't be unpatriotic to question or disagree what our elected officials are doing. That is why we have freedom of speech.
I think it's unpatriotic to just sit back and believe everything we're being told. It's our job and responsibility to keep our government honest.

Answer 10

The key here is "certain political decisions or policy".

Yes, I do think it is unpatriotic to adhere to cut and run policy.

and..... ( before you get into a liberal huff...)

I think it is unpatriotic to give amnesty to 12 million + criminals from mexico.